December 16th 2014 Somerville News Weekly

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VOL.1 NO.61
SOMERVILLE MASS.
Tuesday December 16th, 2014
Inside: UNION SQUARE PLANNING PROCESS, TIMELINE GOALS
SET IN MASTER DEVELOPER AGREEMENT
Formal agreement
requires funding
of communitydriven planning
process, creation
of community
benefits agreements,
SOMERVILLE
–A communitydriven
master planning
process for Union
Square and Boynton Yards and the
creation of a community benefits
agreement that
will result from
new development
The Somerville
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Somerville
Police Arrests
Page 4 ,Real
Life Somerville
Police Stories
Somerville COA Annual Christmas Party at WHYC
When will the curtains close on the
Patrick farce?
By Neil W. McCabe
Page 5
By William Tauro
Over one hundred Somerville seniors enjoyed a fun filled afternoon at the Annual Somerville Councle on Aging Christmas Party that was
hosted by the members of the Winter Hill Yacht Club this past Wednesday.
Jamie Norton Reality
Bites Page 38
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Our condolences go out to the Cremens Family for the loss of Joe
Cremens who sadly passed away this past weekend.
Joe was a fantastic guy who was always there for everybody when
they needed him.
Joe had many friends here in Somerville and he will never be
forgotten.
Memorial services for Joe Cremens to be announced.
Photos by Rich Foscarota
Our Somerville High School Golf Team Champions photoed with
Mayor Joseph Curtatone and the Somerville Board of Alderman up at
city hall this past Thursday evening .
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SOMERVILLE NEWS WEEKLY’S SOMERVILLE POLICE ARRESTS/CRIMES OF THE WEEK
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When will the curtains close on the Patrick farce?
By Neil W. McCabe
Somerville Police Arrest Log / REAL LIFE POLICE STORIES!
REAL LIFE SOMERVILLE POLICE STORIES
12/08/2014 14:30:13
DERBY ST
JUVENILE
7 SEWALL STREET
SOMERVILLE MA
LARCENY FROM
BUILDING C266 S20
12/11/2014 14:20:50
50
COLLEGE AVE
WHITLOCK , SARAH
50 COLLEGE AVE
SOMERVILLE MA
A&B WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON c26
A&B c265 S13A
12/11/2014 20:49:41
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INDIANA AVE
SILVA , TANIA
41 MICHIGAN AVE
SOMERVILLE MA
ABUSE PREVENTION
ORDER, VIOLAT
12/11/2014 21:17:55
DARTMOUTH ST
PEREIRA , ROBERTO
31 DEXTER ST MEDFORD MA
OUI LIQUOR c90 S24
UNLICENSED OPERATION OF MV c90
12/12/2014 13:42:40
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SOMERVILLE AVE
SHEAD , JERRY
156 BOW ST EVERETT
MA
LICENSE SUSPENDED,
OP MV WITH
REGISTRATION SUSPENDED, OP MV
12/12/2014 15:00:04
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CROSS ST
DOS SANTOS , JOSE
154 GROVE STREET
ORLANDO FL
UNINSURED MOTOR
VEHICLE (CRIMI
LICENSE SUSPENDED,
OP MV WITH
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MCGRATH HWY
KILLACKEY , JAMES
66 FIFTH STREET CAMBRIDGE MA
DISORDERLY CONDUCT c272 S53
TRESPASS c266 S120
12/13/2014 02:14:54
MEDFORD ST
MCCUTCHEON ,
JOSHUA
447 CARTIER ST MANCHESTER NH
UNINSURED MV/
TRAILER c90 S34J
DISORDERLY CONDUCT c272 S53
12/13/2014 03:38:44
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SOMERVILLE AVE
CALLAHAN , BRITTANY
20 WOODBURY ST ARLINGTON MA
NUMBER PLATE VIOLATION TO CONC
UNINSURED MV/
TRAILER c90 S34J
12/13/2014 18:06:48
BOND ST
RHODE , COREY
186 ELLIOT STREET
BROCKTON MA
SHOPLIFTING BY CONCEALING MDSE
12/13/2014 19:31:29
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DANTE TERR
GRASSO , ROBERT
54 ADAMS STREET
SOMERVILLE MA
A&B WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON c26
12/13/2014 19:30:07
180
SOMERVILLE AVE
JOSEPH , ASHLEY
101 VERNON STREET
SPD Arrest Log Dec 8 thru 15
SOMERVILLE MA
LARCENY OVER $250
c266 S30
12/13/2014 19:30:07
180
SOMERVILLE AVE
JACKSON , XHANE
16 ROWENA STREET
DORCHESTER MA
LARCENY OVER $250
c266 S30
12/14/2014 11:51:28
BRISTOL RD
MURPHY , STEPHEN
108 JOSEPHINE AVE.
SOMERVILLE MA
NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF MOTOR V
OUI DRUGS c90 S24
12/14/2014 17:46:30
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MIDDLESEX AVE
WOODS , RICHARD
49 CHAPEE STREET
CHARLESTOWN MA
SHOPLIFTING BY ASPORTATION c26
12/14/2014 18:00:46
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FOLEY ST
BELTRAN , JUSTIN
805 HUNTINGTON AVE
BOSTON MA
FIREARM, CARRY
WITH AMMUNITION
12/14/2014 20:21:04
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WASHINGTON ST
IMAD , BENABED
88 MORRIS ST EVERETT MA
A&B c265 S13A
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Killackey arrest age 31
On December 12, 2014, at
approximately 5:51 P.M.,
while working a paid
detail at Twin City Plaza
in full uniform, I was
dispatched along with
marked unit East Two
(Officer Manzelli) to
McDonalds for a report
of an unwanted, possible drunk. McDonalds
is located at 14 McGrath
OBrien Highway and is
part of Twin City Plaza,
shopping center.
When I saw that Gov.
Deval Patrick was on
“Meet the Press,” it was a
surprise.
Afterall, Patrick was never
a real governor or even a
real candidate.
Of all the cons pulled on
the people of Massachusetts, few were as bold as
scheme to make Deval
Patrick the governor of
the commonwealth. Bay
State liberals sprung him
on the Democratic Party
as their revenge for the
party rejecting Robert
Reich.
For liberals the best part
of the deal was that Patrick came fully assembled
with batteries included,
because David Axelrod,
the political consultant
from his hometown of
Chicago, had already
worked it all out.
Axelrod had it all readyto-go: Hope, hope and
hope.
If anyone challenged Patrick for being a little light
on the substance part, he
would reply: “What? You
are against hope?”
What I did not appreciate at the time was that in
2006 Axelrod was using
Patrick as the field test
for the 2008 White House
run for President Barack
Obama.
Certainly, W. Mitt Romney did not recognize that
in 2010, Team Obama
came to Massachusetts to
field test how to reelect a
weak and overwhelmed
Patrick as a rehearsal of
concept for Obama’s 2012
campaign.
Of course, part of the
blame for Patrick goes to
Romney.
Romney did nothing to
build the Republican Party
and when it came time
to line up a successor, he
pretended that he was
running for another term.
That deke froze rivals to
his lieutenant governor
Kerry M. Healy. Healy, the
pro-abortion wife of one
of Romney’s pals, was not
ready for prime-time.
As the governor, Patrick
did his best to stay out of
the way as the Democrats
and all their friends kept
the money flowing. It was
as if he only function was
to be elected and then
hang out.
When the proto-Biden,
Timothy P. Murray, was
pushed out the door as
lieutenant governor, my
guess was that Patrick got
the call to come south to
Washington to replace
Attorney General Eric. H.
Holder Jr.
The call never came. In all
those close calls, Holder
was saved by Iranian-born
White House advisor Valerie Jarrett, the president’s
Brown School Winter Concert
Rescheduled
most trusted courtier.
Sadly, when Holder decided to hang up the spikes,
he chose his own replacement Loretta Lynch, the
federal prosecutor, who
leads the U.S. Attorney’s
Office forLong Island, including Brooklyn, Queens
and Staten Island. Lynch
is beloved by Washington
Democrats as the woman
going after Staten Island’s
GOP congressman, Rep.
Michael Grimm.
And yet, Patrick appears
on “Meet the Press.” What
gives?
Well, never one to question a script, the governor
had two points to make.
First, Obama is a great
man and a great president
and if you do not see it,
then the president has
done a bad job communicating with you. Obama
is no good a theatrics, so
you have to wake up.
Second, former first lady
Hillary R. Clinton is not
the choice of the White
House.
Boom goes the dynamite.
Patrick does not freelance
or wander off the reservation. Every word he spoke
on MTP was written out
for him and approved by
the White House. Seems
the governor may be
coming to Washington
afterall—probably given
a no-show job that allows
him to perform his actual
function as a surrogate for
the president.
As the adminstration
winds down, Patrick may
end up on the cabinet
as stooge they need to
sign off on whatever new
regulations the adminstration is looking to dump on
Americans on their way
out the door.
In any case, when Obama
leaves us Jan. 20, 2017,
Patrick’s public career will
be over—now, that is really the power of Hope.
Kiwanis Toys for Tots Tri-Club Meeting
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Tree Falls on Truck During Nor’easter
The Brown School Winter Concert that was scheduled for
Tuesday evening was rescheduled due to the heavy rain and
flooding last Tuesday.
The details are:
Monday, December 22, 2014
6:30-8:00pm
A private tree fell on a truck on Gilman Street during Tuesday’s torrential rain storm.
at the Somerville High School Auditorium, 81 Highland
Avenue, Somerville
The Brown School Winter Concert will feature performances by the Kindergarten-grade 3 general music classes, grade
3-6 string students, grade 5-6 band students, Junior Chorus, and Senior Chorus. Students will share what they have
learned so far this year in their music classes.
Thank you very much,
Cathy Ward
Music Teacher, Benjamin Brown School and Capuano Early
Childhood Center
Somerville Public Schools
The Somerville Kiwanis Club is holding its annual Tri-Club Toys for Tots
Luncheon on Thursday, December 18th, 12:00 P.M. at the Mount Vernon
Restaurant. The Kiwanis invite members of the Somerville Lions Club and
the Somerville Rotary Club to join them.
We appreciate your efforts to get the word out to your members. The US
Marines will be in attendance and we ask all attendees to bring a toy.
Best regards,
Tony Ciccariello
President
Somerville Kiwanis Club
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On scene, the restaurant
manager, pointed to the
back of the store indicating where the unwanted
person was located.
Officer Manzelli and I
made our way towards the
unwanted person. Officer Manzelli recognized
the unwanted person as
Jimmy Killackey.
The moment Jimmy saw
Officer Manzelli and I approaching him he quickly
got up on his feet and
took a confrontational
stand. Officer Manzelli
asked Jimmy what he
was doing, if he had been
drinking and that he had
to leave. Jimmy responded
that no one had asked him
to leave. We conveyed to
Jimmy that management
wanted him out and that
he needed to leave. Jimmy
got defiant by putting his
hands inside of his coat
pocket as if to insinuate that he wasn’t moving. Due to officer safety,
Officer Manzelli asked
Jimmy to take his hands
out of his coat pocket, but
Jimmy refused to do so
and ignore the command.
Officer Manzelli and I attempted to escort Jimmy
out of McDonalds; Jimmy
started to resist becoming forcefully defiant. I
decided to place Jimmy on
the floor as to avoid either
running into or falling
over one of the tables occupied by kids and adults.
Once on the floor we had
to struggle with Jimmy
to place the handcuffs on
him as he was refusing to
give us access to his right
arm by placing it underneath him. Jimmy had
been loud this whole time,
but got even louder once
the handcuffs were placed
on him. Everyone sitting
in the area where Jimmy
was located had now
stopped eating and stared
at us. We escorted Jimmy
outside of the establishment and he continued to
be loud to the point that
one of the drivers waiting in line at the drive
through had to yell at him
to shut up. I was also able
to see a female inside of
her parked car just staring
at us. Jimmy was also carrying in each back pocket
of his pants a can of
beer(2 cans total). Jimmy
was transported to Police Headquarters via the
prisoner transport vehicle
(200) operated by Officer
Soares.
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McCutcheon arrest
age 24
On the above time and
date I was assigned to
marked unit East 3. While
traveling north bound on
Walnut Street, a public
way in the city of Somerville, I queried MA registration 459 XA2 From
the MDT located in my
cruiser. The status of the
registration was revoked,
due to an insurance cancellation.
I activated my emergency
lights and sirens to stop
the vehicle in the area
of Medford and Walnut
Street. I approached the
MV, which was occupied
by 4 males, and spoke to
the operator, Identified
as Joshua Mccutcheon
the registered owner,
Who from now on will be
known as the defendant
and explained the reason
for the stop. East 2 (Officer Ramirez) then arrived
on scene as back up.
I then advised the defendant that I would be
towing his car due to the
fact that it was uninsured.
The defendant then became agitated and stated
to me that he is from New
Hampshire and he does
not need insurance to
drive his car there.
I then advised the defendant and his three male
friends to exit the vehicle
as I would be towing it. At
this point as the defendant
was exiting his vehicle, he
began to become more
agitated as he was using profane language in
a boisterous manner. I
then advised the defendant to calm down as he
was making a scene, but
the defendant continued
with his profane laced
tirade in a boisterous
manner. I would like to
note that several attempts
were made to calm the
defendant down but the
defendant continued with
his tirade. Based on the
defendants lack of cooperation with our requests
to calm down he was then
placed under arrest for the
above referenced charges.
I would note also that,
throughout this entire incident numerous vehicles
slowed down to see what
was happening.
Marked transport unit
#200 was requested to
transport the defendant
back to the Somerville
Police Station. The defendant was issued citation #
R5390075, and his vehicle
was towed via Pats Tow.
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ous Weapon c265 S15A.
He was transported to
Somerville Police headquarters.
Grasso arrest age 29
On Saturday, December
13, 2014 I Officer Samir
Messaoudi was assigned
to marked unit East-2. At
approximately 7:30 P.M.,
I was dispatched to Dante
Club located at 3 Dante
Terrace, Somerville for an
assault. The following
units also responded;
Officer Capasso (East-4)
Officer Cicerone (West-5),
Officer McCarey (West6), and Sergeant Isidoro
(S-8).
Upon arrival I spoke with
the victim who informed
me that he came in to
Dante Club for a holiday
party. He stated that he
was having a conversation
with Mr. Grasso and other
co-workers. He and Mr.
Grasso engaged in a verbal argument and Grasso
asked him to go out to the
parking lot stating “let’s
go out to the parking lot
and take care of this”. The
victim ignored Grasso
and walked away; Grasso
grabbed a beer bottle and
threw it at him striking
him in the head.
Grasso stated he was having an argument with the
victim and threw a beer
bottle at him. I interviewed a witness who was
seated at the same table.
The witness stated that he
saw Grasso throw a bottle
at the victim however; he
did not know what the
argument was about.
The victim suffered a
minor cut above his left
eye. He was treated at
the scene by EMTs and
refused to be transported.
I placed Grasso under arrest for A&B with Danger-
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Joseph Arrest age 19
and Jackson arrest age
18
On December 13, 2014
at approx. 7:30 PM I was
dispatched, along with
Officer Capasso, to Target
at 180 Somerville Ave for
a reported shoplifting.
Upon arrival I was met by
Loss Prevention
Officer. He stated he had
2 female parties detained
for shoplifting charges
and we entered the loss
prevention office where 2
females were sitting. The
2 female parties detained
were identified as Ashley Joseph and Xhane
Jackson. Loss prevention stated he watched
them on video placing
items into bags and then
stopped then when they
exited the store passing all
registers and failing to pay
for anything.
Loss Prevention provided
me with itemized receipts
for both parties. Property
in Jackson’s possession
was valued at $317.56 and
for Joseph it
was valued at $429.71. At
this time both parties were
arrested. I asked either if
they had identification as it
would be needed and Xhane
Jackson asked if Officer
Capasso could go to her car
and inside the 2 bags were
ID
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Happy Birthday greetings going
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this week! Happy Birthday to Kaleigh Rose Roche, Vanessa Leigh
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We’ve raised your eyebrows with our
popular “Neil McCabe Editorials!”
and
We’ve bombarded you with some of
Jamie’s hair raising “Reality Bites!”
And now The Somerville News
Weekly introduces it’s new column,
“The Village Idiot!”
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Please attend and donate so that
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Community Note: Union Square
Streetscape Meeting Thursday, Jan. 8
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2
Alderman Maryann Heuston, Ward 3
Alderman Robert McWatters, and the
Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning
and Community Development (OSPCD)
invite all interested community members
to the latest in a series of meetings and
public forums to discuss future roadway
and utility improvements for Union Sq.
on Thurs., Jan. 8, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. The
meeting will be held in the Argenziano
School cafeteria at 290 Washington
St., and will focus on the draft interim
design for Webster St. and Prospect St.
Traffic and utility plans for the Early
Action Plan will also be presented. For
more information, contact Hayes Morrison at 617-625-6600 ext. 2522, or
[email protected].
The meeting location is accessible to
people with disabilities. Spanish and
Portuguese interpretation will be provided.
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Somerville Menorah Lighting Dec.
16 at City Hall Concourse
Please join Mayor Joseph Curtatone
for the annual ceremonial lighting of
the Hanukkah Menorah on the City
Hall
Concourse on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at
4 p.m. The Menorah will be lit on
the first night of Hanukkah, and
will remain lit until Dec. 24. All are
welcome for the brief ceremonial
lighting. There will be a brief photo
op, but no formal agenda. If you have
any questions, please call Jackie Rossetti at 617-625-6600 ext. 2614.
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239th GRAND UNION FLAG RAISING ON PROSPECT HILL, JAN.
1st Annual celebration of America’s
first flag raising to be celebrated by
City officials, residents, and “George
Washington” on horseback.
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A.
Curtatone and Historic Preservation Commission Director Brandon
Wilson announced that the 239th
annual “Grand Union” flag-raising
ceremony at Prospect Hill Park will
be held on Thurs., Jan. 1, 2015 at 12
p.m. A processional led by a reenactor portraying General George
Washington on horseback will leave
from the City Hall Concourse at
11:30 a.m. As always, members of the
public are invited to participate, and
are encouraged to wear traditional
colonial clothing.
The annual ceremony commemorates the raising of the nation’s first
official flag, featuring thirteen red
and white horizontal stripes, atop
Prospect Hill on New Year’s Day,
1776. At the time, Prospect Hill was
a key site in a string of fortifications
created by Washington and the Continental Army in their siege of British
troops in Boston during the first year
of the American Revolution.
The afternoon’s program will include
songs, readings, and participants
from the Ancient and Honorable
Company (first chartered in 1638),
as well as the Charlestown militia.
The American Legion Post 19 Honor
Guard will lead a military salute as
a commemorative flag is raised atop
the Prospect Hill Tower.
Light refreshments will be served,
and miniature replicas of the Grand
Union Flag, both as a flag and a lapel
pin, as well as colonial-era tri corner
hats and historic Somerville books
commemorating the event will be
available for purchase.
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more infomation email President
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Two Concert Dates Coming Up at
Somerville Kennedy School
The first is the “K-3 Winter Music
Concert” taking place on Wednesday
December 17th, 2014 at 6:30 PM in
the school cafeteria on the second
floor of the JFK school building.
The second date is the “4-8 Winter
Music Concert” taking place on
Tuesday January 13, 2015 also in the
school cafeteria on the second floor.
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This past Wednesday night, Ward 1 Alderman Matt McLaughlin hosted a fundraising
event at Casey’s Bar on Broadway in Somerville.
It was a standing room only crowd of Matts supporters at the event who showed the new
alderman how much they really appreciate him.
Since Matt took office less than one year ago, he has done an excellent job in ward 1!
Congratulations to our grandson Matthew Kreimeyer who
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Beacon Hill Roll Call
Denice Provost
Rep
D Somerville
State House
Room 473B
Boston, MA 02133
Phone: 617-722-2263
Christine Barber
Rep
D Medford-Somerville
State House
Room 472
Timoty Toomey
Rep
D Cambridge-Somerville
State House
Room 238
Boston, MA 02133
Phone: 617-722-2380
Fax: 617-626-0668
Email:Timothy.Toomey@
mahouse.gov
Patricia D. Jehlen
Senator
D Somerville
State House
Room 513
Boston, MA 02133
Phone: 617-722-1578
Fax: 617-722-1117
Volume 39 – Report No. 50
December 12, 2014
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There
were no roll calls in the House or
Senate last week.
This week, with the end of the
2013-2014 session only weeks away,
Beacon Hill Roll Call, in the first of
a series of special reports, takes a
look at some of the bills that were
approved by the Legislature and
signed into law by Gov. Deval Patrick in the 2013-2014 session.
CHANGES IN ELECTION LAWS
(H 4072)
House 147-4, Senate 38-0, approved
a law making changes in the state’s
election laws. Key provisions allow
online voter registration; 16- and
17-year-olds to pre-register to vote
and automatically be qualified to
vote upon turning 18; and early
voting beginning 10 business days
before any primary or general election and ending two days before the
election.
Supporters said it was time for
Massachusetts to join the 19 states
that allow online registration and
the 32 that permit early voting. They
argued both changes will increase
voter turnout.
Some opponents said the preregistration of 16- and 17-year-olds
is an unnecessary and unworkable idea that is opposed by many
understaffed city and town clerks.
They said many teenagers who preregister will go away to college and
find out they can’t vote in their college town because they are already
registered in their hometown. Others argued the proposal does not
include a key safeguard requiring
voters to show a picture ID in order
to vote.
(A “Yes” vote is for the law. A “No”
vote is against it.)
Rep. Denise Provost Yes Rep. Carl
Sciortino has resigned Rep. Timothy
Toomey Yes Sen. Patricia Jehlen Yes
$177 MILLION FOR MILITARY
INSTALLATIONS (H 3930)
a law to provide $177 million over
the next five years to make improvements at and expand the state’s six
military installations.
Supporters said this ensures that
Massachusetts provides funding for
all its major federal military bases
and may help persuade the federal
government not to close the state’s
military bases if and when another
round of closings occurs. They
argued these military installations
contribute more than $14.2 billion
to the state’s economy and support
more than 46,000 jobs.
Opponents said it is questionable
whether state dollars should be used
for a national purpose. They argued
the money would be better spent
on state problems like education,
construction, health care and clean
energy, all of which will also help
create jobs.
Toomey Yes Sen. Patricia Jehlen No
GAS LEAKS (H 4164)
a law to require gas leaks to be re-
paired by the gas company in a time
frame based on a three-tier classification system of dangerousness.
Grade One leaks are most likely to
cause an explosion and would have
to be repaired immediately. Grade
Two leaks are expected to create
a hazard in the future and would
have to be fixed within 15 months,
while Grade Three leaks are nonhazardous and would have to be
reevaluated every six months. Other
provisions align civil penalties for
pipeline facility and gas transportation safety violations with federal
law and require gas leaks that are
identified within a school zone to be
prioritized.
Supporters said the state’s gas
delivery system is the second oldest
in the nation and has 5,700 miles
of leak-prone distribution pipe and
20,000 known leaks. They noted
the bill will help prevent gas leak
tragedies, save lives and have a positive impact on the environment by
reducing methane gas.
(A “Yes” vote is for the law.)
ANTI-BULLYING (H 3909)
a law adding some provisions to the
2010 anti-bullying law that requires
all public and private schools to
develop and implement a plan to
prevent bullying from occurring
and to discipline bullies. The new
law requires that each plan recognize that some students may be
more vulnerable to become targets
of bullying based on “race, color,
religion, ancestry, national origin,
sex, socioeconomic status, homelessness, academic status, gender
identity or expression, physical
appearance, pregnant or parenting
status, sexual orientation, or mental,
physical, developmental or sensory
disability.”
Other provisions include requiring
schools to annually report bullying
data to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the
attorney general and the Legislature
and inform the parents of the victim
about the department’s problem
resolution system and the process
for seeking assistance or filing a
claim.
Supporters said these changes will
enhance the law and save countless
children from a lifetime of physical
and emotional scars and worse.
Opponents agree that bullying must
be stopped but said the bill is another unfunded state mandate that
stretches administrative staff with
additional unnecessary paperwork.
Some said it is divisive to enumerate categories of students and said
all students deserve a safe learning
environment.
BABY HEART SCREENINGS (S
1919)
a law to require all newborns to
have a test that will determine
whether he or she has a congenital
heart defect. The test would be
required to be performed prior to
the infant being discharged from
the hospital.
Supporters said 27 other states have
this mandate and noted the requirement will save lives.
WATER INFRASTRUCTURE (S
2021)
a law to address the water and
wastewater infrastructure challenges
facing the state. The measure expands the spending capacity of the
Massachusetts Clean Water Trust
from $88 million to $138 million;
creates and allocates $3 million for
a technical assistance program to be
used for the development of asset
management plans and to identify
green infrastructure opportunities;
simplifies the regulatory burden of
complying with Title 5; and encourages regional projects by allowing
public entities to jointly apply for
planning grants to develop water
pollution abatement plans.
Supporters said the law would help
keep the state’s waters clean in a
responsible, efficient manner. They
noted it creates jobs, puts resources
into water technology innovation
and will put Massachusetts at the
cutting edge of this technology.
ALSO UP ON BEACON HILL
FRESHMEN HOUSE MEMBERS’
BOOT CAMP – More than 20
freshman representatives who will
take the oath of office in January
spent three days last week at the
Academy for New Legislators’ “boot
camp” orientation event hosted by
House Speaker Robert DeLeo at
the Amherst campus of UMass. The
bipartisan semi-annual event offers
advice and training on many subjects for this group of newly elected
legislators including the rules of
the House, how a bill becomes law,
how the House works, ethics and
campaign finance.
SIX-YEAR CAREER PLANNING
FOR SIXTH GRADERS YEARS (H
4527) – The House approved and
sent to the Senate a bill that would
create a committee to investigate
and study the possible development
and implementation of a six-year
career planning project for each
sixth grader. The implementation
would begin in the 2016-2017
school year for all sixth graders and
would be coordinated by licensed
school guidance counselors. The
committee would present the report
to the Legislature with recommendations for any action it feels should
be taken.
Supporters said the bill will help
students receive the necessary
education and develop the skills
required to succeed in a career.
They argued that it is important
to empower students early in their
academic careers so they can set
clear goals.
TASK FORCE ON CHILD SEXUAL
ABUSE PREVENTION (H 4305) –
The House approved and sent to the
Senate a bill creating a task force on
child sexual abuse prevention. The
task force would develop strategies for incentivizing organizations
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serving children to develop and
implement sexual abuse prevention
and intervention plans. It would
also develop a five-year plan for
using community education and
other strategies to increase public
awareness about child sexual abuse
including how to recognize signs,
minimize risk and act on suspicions
or disclosures. The task force would
make recommendations to the
Legislature.
DECAL FOR DRIVERS ON
LEARNER’S PERMIT (H 3681) –
The House gave initial approval to
a bill that would require a learner’s
permit decal to be clearly visible
to law enforcement officers on
the window of any vehicle being
driven by a driver with a learner’s
permit. The size, cost and other
details would be determined by the
Registry of Motor Vehicles, and a
violation of the requirement would
result in a $50 fine.
Supporters said this would warn
other drivers that the novice driver
is inexperienced and encourage
them to take extra caution. They
said the requirement would reduce
the frustration of and honking by
other motorists.
Opponents said the bill is a solution
in search of a problem that doesn’t
exist. They noted that families with
more than one car would have to get
one decal for each car. They argued
that experienced drivers would often be driving the car with the decal
and mistaken for a novice.
HOMELESS YOUTH UNDER AGE
24 (H 4517) – The House approved
and sent to the Senate legislation
creating a commission to study and
make recommendations to provide
adequate resources for unaccompanied homeless youth under the age
of 24. The state would then enter
into contracts with organizations
and agencies to provide housing and
support services to these youths.
Supporters said there are thousands
of youths who are living on their
own without adequate food and
shelter. They argued there is desperate need for increased housing and
shelter options and noted homelessness often leads to poor health,
exposure to violence, susceptibility
to exploitation, high-risk behaviors
and a dependence on public systems
and benefits.
SELL LIQUOR AT CONTINUING
CARE COMMUNITIES (S 2407) –
The Senate approved a bill allowing
the sale of alcohol at continuing care
communities, retirement communities and assisted living facilities.
Supporters said many of these communities already offer top notch
in-house restaurants but noted that
the facility is not allowed to serve
liquor. They argued that allowing
alcohol is simply an extension that
will benefit residents and make
profits for the homes.
HAZARDOUS WASTE (S 2105)
– The House and Senate approved
and sent to Gov. Patrick legislation
that amends the current law that
requires companies responsible
for hazardous materials spills to
reimburse the city or town for the
cost of its emergency response. The
measure would expand current law
and require reimbursement even for
the “threat” of
Publisher/Coach DFDickersonVolume No. /26 Indoor Issue No. /2Date 12/12/2014
Coach D’s Comments
Somer- ville 58Chelsea 28
We welcomed a new season with a new
opponent at Medford- late into the night. It is great knowing that we can expect
to compete well in many events but it is thrilling to see the personal triumphs as
a meet unfolds. Jason Barrientos never gave in after an early fall in his heat of the
300m, roaring back to just miss overtaking his opponent at the finish line. That was
fun to watch!
Spencer Pitkin kept up a smart pace and would not be denied in his pursuit of
blocking a Chelsea sweep with an awesome sprint to the line taking 2nd by a lean at
the finish. Wilbens Vincent ran his best ever 55mHH race from start to finish! Our
future meets will move faster!
There is much to accomplish in the next 2 weeks. The Shot Put needs to improve
but I have high hopes with this group and the distance group just needs to keep up
the effort that we witness each day in practice.

SHS alum- and still Massachusetts State 600 meter record holder (1:19) won his 1st
Indoor 800 meter race last weekend at BU for American International College
MAX EFFORT(Impossible is NOTHING!)
Jason Barrientos & Spencer Pitkin
Points through 1 meet-, Odmark Ozit7.25, Josh Gauyo6.25
Travis Dolcine6.25, Malcolm Ducasse6.25, CJ Felix6, Hervin Benevides5, Ben
Pierre5, Joao Baptista5, Wilbens Vincent3, Spencer Pitkin3, Carlo Gerton3, Phillips
Magre1, Manny Santiago1, Saturday: GBL Invitational- meet at SHS by 8:30amtravel by bus to Tufts- meet starts at 10am
Also on Saturday from 12-4pm, we need you to volunteer time (2 hours/ 12-2pm
or 2-4pm) at Olde Magoun Saloon (next to CVS) near the corner of Broadway &
Medford Street)- go in front door to rear of restaurant
Sunday- Jingle Bell Race- 10:15am to 11:30am
Water Stop near Ball Square at corner of Boston Ave & Broadway (7,400 runners
entered)
Coming Events- next Wed. at 3:15pm
Medford @ Somerville
Last year’s MIAA standards for all divisions at State Meet – We are D2
Here are the results from the Chelsea meet which was run at Medford HS on
Thursday Dec 11. Chelsea and Greater
Lawrence Vocational Tech are in the GBL for track during the Indoor season.
There are 6 schools-SHS, Medford, Malden, Everett, Chelsea and GLVT. Chelsea
was in the GBL up until the 90’s , so this is first time that we have competed
against them in years. We have a large Girls team(70) with a lot of young athletes
so it should be an interesting season. Captains this year are Saragrace Magre and
Catherine Nakato.
It was good to get a Victory to start out the season. Chelsea is new to the GBL
this year and we didn’t know what to expect. We have a nice mix of experience
and youth and I look forward to seeing the new Girls improve. Sophomore
Alice Egar set the tone for the meet against Chelsea when she won the two mile
which was the opening event. Newcomers who won their events for us were
Frosh Youdine Felix in the 55m Dash, Sophmore Priscilla Jovel in the 600m and
sophmore Xiomara Iraheta. This along with wins by Captains Saragrace Magre
and Catherine Nakato helped the Highlanders to a 58-28 win.
At the non scoring GBL Open held at Tufts on Saturday Dec 13, we had several girls win their events. Brenda Nguyen in the 55m Hurdles and Youdine
Felix-55m dash. Other strong performances for us were; Frosh Jackie Eloi in
the Hurdles, Isabella Ferrari and Fiona Borondy-Jenkins in the 600m, Xiomara
Iraheta in the 1000m, Melissa Sanon in the High Jump, Gabrielle Etienne in the
Shot Put.
We face Medford on Wed Dec 17th at 3:30 in our Fieldhouse.
Community Note: City to Host Jan. 7 Forum on
Recreation Task Force Recommendations
The City of Somerville invites all interested community members to join in
a discussion and submit feedback on the Recreation Department’s
programming and activities. The City will host a public forum on Wednesday, Jan. 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Argenziano School cafeteria (290
Washington St.). Last spring, Mayor Curtatone convened a Recreation Task
Force to develop recommendations on ways to expand and strengthen
existing programming. At the upcoming Forum, Task Force members will
present their findings, and new Recreation Director Jill Lathan will share
her feedback and her goals for the department in the coming year. Community members are invited to provide feedback and to meet the City’s
newest Recreation Director. For more information about the Task Force and
its recommendations, visit somervilleresistat.blogspot.com/p/rectaskforce.
html, or contact Stephanie Hirsch at [email protected].
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Somerville
Council on
Aging
Calendar
of Events
SAVE THE DATE
Some exciting events in the coming
weeks:
Multicultural Day – Wednesday,
December 17th – At our Cross
Street Center located at 165 Broadway – from 10:00 A.M. – 12:30
P.M. Learn more
about different languages, music,
foods and cultures. One day of
international adventure begins with
a music selections from the East
Somerville Community School
chorus, delicious food samplings,
various exhibitors will be on hand
to promote multiculturalism. For
more information or to reserve
a space please call Janine Lotti at
617-625-6600, Ext. 2300 before
Wednesday, December 11th.
Free Holiday Concert – Thursday,
December 18th – At our Holland
Street Center, 167 Holland Street
– 10:00 A.M. Come and join the
talented faculty members of the
Powers Music School as they celebrate the season with old favorites
from popular literature, and enjoy
trying to “stump the band” by requesting a song the musicians may
not know. The SCOA’s own senior
choir, The Moonlighters, will be
joining in on the fun as well. RSVP
at 617-625-6600, Ext. 2300.
Back by popular demand are the
Holiday Inn Dances. Lunch and
dance to music provided by Hank
our resident DJ. All dances are on
Mondays and from 11:00 A.M. to
2:00 P.M.
December 15th
January 26th
February 23rd
March 23rd
April 13th
May 18th
June 29th
A $15.00 fee is required along with
a RSVP, please contact Connie at
617-625-6600, Ext. 2300 to make
your reservation or if you have any
questions.
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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The SCOA is NO LONGER
excepting applications for free
smoke alarms / carbon monoxide
detectors
It is the hope of both the Somerville Fire Department and the
Somerville Council on Aging that
we will receive the grant again in
the future. If you would like your
name put on a waiting list should
this grant be received again, please
contact Maureen Bastardi at the
Somerville Council on Aging at
617-625-6600, extension 2316.
All Centers are closed on Thursday,
December 25th.
Please note in the “Upcoming
Schedule” section several changes
in the times that our Cross Street
Center and our Ralph & Jenny
Center are open over the next
couple of weeks.
Huke Lau trip scheduled for December 16th is SOLD OUT.
The trip scheduled to Atlantic City
on January 11th is SOLD OUT
The trip scheduled to Wildwood,
NJ on May 11th – 15th is SOLD
OUT
Our Holland Street Center will be
serving lunch on Monday, Thursday & Fridays only until further
notice.

LGBT EVENTS
LGBT Monthly Lunch – Monday,
January 12th, 11:30 A.M., Somerville Cambridge Elder Services
will provide a hot or cold lunch
– suggested contribution of $2.00
– RSVP required no later than 2:30
P.M. Thursday, January 8th. This
event happens the 2nd Monday of
every month excluding City Holidays and snow emergencies.
LGBT Advisory Group – Our next
Advisory Group meeting will be
on Monday, December 8th at 4:30
P.M. We are looking for new members and would love to have you as
part of our group. This group meets
the 2nd Monday of every month
excluding City Holidays and snow
emergencies.
LGBT Dinner & Movie – Monday, December 15th – 5:30 P.M.
meal time – This month we will
be showing the movie The Family
Stone and there will be a pizza &
salad dinner served for a $5.00 fee.
Must RSVP by 10:00 AM on Monday, December 15th. This event
happens the 3rd Monday of every
month excluding City Holidays and
snow emergencies.
*If you require additional information or have any questions
regarding the LGBT Lunch, Dinner
& Movie or the Advisory Group
please contact Maureen Bastardi at
617-625-6600 Ext. 2316 or email
her at MBastardi@Somervillema.
gov
LBT Women Fit-4-Life – Fitness
and Nutrition Classes. Classes are
Tuesday and Thursday evenings
starting at 6:00 P.M. $10 a month
fee – scholarships available & it
just might be covered under your
insurance. We have available slots
and would love to have you. If you
have any questions or require additional information, please contact
our Health & Wellness Coordinator, Chris Kowaleski at 617-6256600 Ext. 2300.
GROUP INFORMATION*
All clubs and groups welcome new
members.
Men’s Group – Meets the first
Tuesday of each month from 10:30
to 11:30 A.M. This group is facilitated by our volunteer, Norbert
DeAmato. Are you recently retired?
Looking to connect with other men
in the community? Join our men’s
group where you can connect with
old friends and make new ones.
All men 55 and over are welcome.
Come chat about what is on your
mind! If you have any questions
or require additional information,
please give us a call at 617-6256600 Ext. 2300.
Caregiver Support Group – Meets
the third Tuesday of each month
from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. Our Social
Worker, Natasha Naim, facilitates
this group. Are you caring for a
parent, relative, spouse or close
friend? Feeling isolated or overwhelmed? You are not alone! Come
share your experience and practical
support. Open to all and new
members are always welcome. If
you are interested in joining, have
any questions or require additional
information please call 617-6256600 Ext. 2300 and ask to speak to
Suzanne.
Veterans Group – Meets the third
Monday of each month from 9:30
to 10:30 A.M. Our Social Worker,
Suzanne Norton, facilitates this
group. Are you a veteran? The
Veterans Group is the perfect
opportunity to socialize, have
solidarity, to reminisce and to meet
other veterans. If you are interested
or require additional information,
please call 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300
and ask for Suzanne.
Low Vision Support Group – Meets
the second (2nd) Tuesday of each
month from 10:30 to 11:30 A.M.
Our Social Worker, Suzanne
Norton, facilitates this group.
Do you know someone who has
trouble seeing? Do you have low
vision? Join our Low Vision Support Group for educational and
informative information and peer
support in a confidential environment. Lunch and transportation
may be available on request. Please
call Suzanne at 617-625-6600 Ext.
2300 if you are interested in attending, have any questions or require
additional information.
Current Events Group – Meets
every Thursday from 10:00 to 11:00
A.M. Our Social Worker intern,
Natasha Naim, facilitates this
group. Join a group of your peers
to discuss current events. Please
call us at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300
for additional information or if you
have any questions.
Book Club – Meets the first Friday
of each month from 10:00 to 11:30
A.M. Senior Project Manager,
Janine Lotti, facilitates this group.
Join this group to read and discuss
a different book each month. In
most cases, copies of the book are
available in the COA office. Contact Janine at 617-625-6600 Ext.
2321 or [email protected]
if you require additional information.
Gardening Club – Meets the
second Monday of each month
starting at 9:00 A.M. and running
for an hour most times. Our volunteer, Vilma Sullivan, facilitates
this group. A different topic each
month ranging from gardening tips
& secrets to inexpensive “greenhouses.” Please contact Senior
Project Manager, Janine Lotti at
617-625-6600 Ext. 2321 or JLotti@
Somervillema.gov if you have any
questions or require additional
information.
The Moonlighters – Meets every
Monday at 10:30 A.M. and runs
September through June. Led by
Somerville Youth Arts Coordinator, Jimmy DelPonte, the Moonlighters are an older version of the
SunSetters. If you like to sing then
this group is for you. Sometimes
taking their skills on the road and
this year The Moonlighters will be
performing with the Powers School
of Music for a Holiday Concert in
December. Contact our main office
at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 if you
should require additional information.
Brain Games – Meets the first
Tuesday of each month starting at
10:00 A.M. This group is facilitated
by our volunteers Eileen Jones &
Jan Ciganelli. Engaging as a group
in brain healthy activities. Proven
that keeping the mind active can
actually reverse the signs of aging
and improve memory and cognitive functioning. Contact the main
office at 617-625-6600 Ext. 2300 to
sign up!
*All these groups meet at our Holland Street Center located at 167
Holland Street
GROUP INFORMATION
English Conversations – Meets every Tuesday & Wednesday at 10:00
A.M. to 11:30 A.M. at our Cross
Street Center located at 165 Broadway. Sandy Francis, our Cross
Street Center Volunteer, facilitates
this group. No books, no tests, no
stress – just a great group of older
adults from all over the world who
help each other to listen, speak and
learn English.
CENTER LOCATIONS, TIMES &
SCHEDULES
Welcome to our centers! Everyone
55+ is encouraged to join us for
fitness, culture, films, lunch and
Bingo. Our centers are open to
everyone from Somerville and surrounding communities. Check out
our calendar and give us a call with
any questions or to make a reservation! 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. Stay
for lunch and receive free transportation.
Holland Street: located at 167 Holland Street
(between Davis Square and Teele
Square)
*Monday through Friday 9:00 A.M.
– 3:00 P.M.
617-625-6600 Ext. 2300
*Our Holland Street Center will be
serving lunch on Monday, Thursday & Fridays only until further
notice.
Cross Street Center: located at 165
Broadway
(East Somerville)
Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00 A.M.
– 1:00 P.M.
(617) 625-6600 Ext. 2335
____________________________
Ralph and Jenny Center: located at
9 New Washington Street,
(behind the Holiday Inn)
**Monday through Thursday 8:30
A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
(617) 666-5223
** The Ralph & Jenny Center will
remain closed on Mondays and will
resume Mondays after the first of
the New Year.
STAY ACTIVE
Weekly Exercise Class Schedule
Holland = (H) Ralph & Jenny =
(RJ) Cross Street = (C)
Mondays:
Wii Bowling, noon, Free. (H)
Fit 4 Life* Group C, 1:00 P.M. (H)
Tuesdays:
Strengthening, 9:15 A.M., $3 per
class (H)
Dalcroze Eurhythmics, $2.00, 1:00
P.M., (H)
LBT Fit 4 Life*, 6:00 P.M., (H)
Wednesdays:
Fit 4 Life* Group A, 8:45 A.M (H)
Fit 4 Life* Group B, 9:00 A.M. (H)
Fit 4 Life* Group C, Noon (H)
Bowling @ Flatbreads, 1:00 P.M.,
$10/week for shoes and dues
Zumba for All, 5:15 P.M., $3 per
class (H)
Thursdays:
Strengthening, 9:30 A.M., $3 per
class (RJ)
LBT Fit 4 Life*, 6:00 P.M.
Fridays:
Fit 4 Life* Group A, 8:45 A.M.
Fit 4 Life* Group B, 9:00 A.M.
Fit 4 Life* Group C 12:00 P.M.
*All Fit 4 Life classes are $10/
month and require pre-registration.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Holland = (H) Ralph & Jenny =
(RJ) Cross Street = (C)
Monday, December 15th
9:30 Veterans Group (H)
11:30 Lunch (H)
5:30
LGBT Dinner & Movie
Night (H)
Dance
Ralph & Jenny Center Closed
Tuesday, December 16th
10:00 English Conversation (C)
10:00 Cards (RJ)
10:00 Knitting Scarves for Soldiers
(RJ)
11:30 Lunch (RJ, C)
12:45 Bingo (RJ)
6:00 Caregivers Support Group (H)
Huke Lau
Wednesday, December 17th
10:00 Multicultural Day at Cross
Street Center (C)
10:00 Cards (RJ)
11:30 Lunch (Cross Street Center
ONLY)
12:45 Bingo (RJ)
1:00 Whist (H)
1:00 Bowling at Flatbreads
Hanscom Air Force Base
Thursday, December 18th
10:00 Free Holiday Concert with
the Powers School of Music (H)
10:00 Blood Pressure Screening
(H, RJ)
10:00 Cards (RJ)
10:00 Knitting Scarves for Soldiers
(RJ)
10:00 Current Events (H)
11:00 Computer tutorial with Barbara (by appointment only) (H)
11:30 Lunch (H, RJ)
12:45 Bingo (RJ, H)
Friday, December 19th
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10:30 Brain Games (H)
11:30 Lunch (H)
12:45 Bingo (H)
Monday, December 22nd
11:30 Lunch (H)
Tuesday, December 23rd
11:30 Lunch (H)
Cross Street Center Closed
Wednesday, December 24th
All Centers close at Noon – No
Bowling
Thursday, December 25th
All Centers Closed
Christmas
Friday, December 26th
11:30 Lunch (H)
No Programming
No Fit 4 Life
Monday, December 29th
11:30 Lunch (H)
No Programming
No Fit 4 Life
Tuesday, December 30th
11:30 Lunch (H)
No Programming
No Fit 4 Life
Wednesday, December 31st
11:30 Lunch (H)
No Programming
No Fit 4 Life
Thursday, January 1st
All Centers Closed
Happy New Year
Friday, January 2nd
11:30 Lunch (H)
12:45 Bingo (H)
Monday, January 5th
9:30 Monthly Breakfast (H)
10:30 Moonlighters (H)
11:30 Lunch (H, RJ)
Tuesday, January 6th
10:00 Cards (RJ)
10:00 Scarves for Soldiers (RJ)
10:45 Culinary Arts Lunch
11:30 Lunch (RJ, C)
12:45 Bingo (RJ)
Wednesday, January 7th
11:30 Lunch (RJ, C)
12:45 Bingo (RJ)
1:00 Whist (H)
1:00 Bowling at Flatbread
Thursday, January 8th
10:00 Current Events Group (H)
10:00 Cards (RJ)
10:00 Blood Pressure Screening
(H, RJ)
10:00 Scarves for Soldiers (RJ)
11:00 Computer tutorial with Barbara (by appointment only) (H)
11:30 Lunch (H, RJ)
12:45 Bingo (H, RJ)
Friday, January 9th
10:00 Book Club (H)
11:30 Lunch (H)
12:45 Bingo (H)
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You can receive our monthly newsletter that is always filled with useful and important information? For
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Somerville COA Annual Christmas Party at WHYC Continued from pages 1 & 39
Real Life Somerville
Police Stories
Continued from page 7
and Debit card and handed Officer Capasso the vehicle key and pointed out
where it was located in
the lot. While retrieving
her ID inside the 2 black
bags inside vehicle were
numerous item with tags
still attached from Marshall Department Store.
ID, Debit card and bags
were brought to station
by me and ID, debit card
given to Xhane at booking. Both parties were
transported to the station
via 200.
After booking and on
video and audio recording in booking room I
read Xhane her Miranda
Warnings, which she
stated she understood
and wished to speak
with me, I then asked if
she gave permission for
Officers to retrieve the 2
bags in her car and she
answered ” Yeah I guess
so”. I then presented her
with the 2 bags which
she identified as being
hers and I showed her
numerous items with tags
from Marshall Department Store. I asked if she
could provide receipts for
the merchandise and she
stated yes. I then told her
I would place property
into evidence lock-up for
safekeeping and when
she brought receipts in I
would give it back but if
she could not show proof
of purchase I would file a
Criminal Complaint for
Receiving Stolen Property.
____________________
Woods arrest age 54
On Sunday, December 14,
2014, I was on duty and
assigned to the Assembly Row area as A-2. At
approximately 5:46PM,
Officer Capasso, Officer Cicerone and I were
dispatched to the Kmart
store located at 77 Middlesex
Avenue on a reported
shoplifting. When we
arrived on scene, Mr.
Richard Woods was being
detained in the loss prevention office.
I asked loss prevention to
explain what had happened in detail. He stated
that Mr. Woods had entered the store and selected three sets of 800 thread
count sheets from the
shelf. These sheets were
valued at $39.99 each.
He said that Mr. Woods
appeared suspicious so
he stood by the door to
prevent him from leaving
without paying. The other
loss prevention personnel
said that she monitored
Mr. Woods on the store’s
surveillance system, and
saw him take the three
packages of sheets to the
customer service desk.
She then said that she
saw Mr. Woods return
the items (that were
never purchased) for store
credit. At the end of his
transaction, loss prevention confronted Mr.
Woods and escorted him
to the loss prevention office. I turned my attention
to Mr. Woods. I asked
him why he had taken the
items and returned them.
He said that it was because he was “broke”. and
After listening to all
of the involved parties
statements, I placed Mr.
Woods under arrest for
one count of Shoplifting
by Asportation (MGL:
c266 s30A). He was
transported to Somerville
Police Headquarters in
marked unit-200. Loss
prevention provided me
with a receipt detailing
the stolen items and will
be providing me with a
DVD copy of Mr. Woods’s
actions inside of the store.
I will be submitting the
receipt into evidence and
will also submit the DVD
at a later date.
__________________
Pereira arrest age 37
On Thursday, December
11th, 2014 I was assigned
to marked unit E-4. At
approximately, 9:21 P.M. I
was dispatched to the corner of Dartmouth Street
and Medford Street (both
public ways in the City of
Somerville) for a
report of a motor vehicle
accident. Somerville Dispatch reported that
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We’ve sent you our “Favorite Photos!” We’ve delivered you our “Special Persons of the Week!” We’ve raised your eyebrows with our popular
“Neil McCabe Editorials!”and We’ve bombarded you with some of Jamie’s hair raising “Reality Bites!”And now The Somerville News Weekly
introduces it’s new column, “The Village Idiot!”
Every week, with your help, we will elect a person who will be worthy enough to hold the weekly title of “The Village Idiot” with some everyday idiotic things that people just do in and around the Ville and beyond!
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(The opinions and views expressed in the commentaries of The Somerville News Weekly and Boston News Group belong solely to the authors of those commentaries and do not reflect the
views or opinions of The Somerville News Weekly or Boston News Group, its staff or publishers)
By William Tauro
Festive music, dancing and Christmas carols filled with holiday cheer followed a scrumptious dinner and holiday settings.
Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone and Chief of Police David Fallon lead the chorus of Christmas caroling throughout the afternoon.
Several Somerville Police officers also made a special guest appearance to meet and greet with the seniors that were in attendance.
A wide array of Christmas carols really put the crowd in holiday high gear mode.
More photos Continued to page 39
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Somerville Retirement Board Seeking Applications Vacant Retirement Board Member Position
Somerville – The Somerville Retirement Board is seeking applicants to fill the 5th Board
Member position, which is currently vacant.
The Somerville Retirement Board is responsible for providing retirement allowance benefits for retirees while guiding, protecting, and serving the interests of all members, retirees and their beneficiaries. The Retirement Board performs all duties and functions in
a fiduciary manner using the skill, diligence and prudence that a prudent expert would
exercise solely in the interest of all of the members, retirees and their beneficiaries.
The 5th Board Member position shall not be an employee, a retiree or official of the City
of Somerville. The term is 3 years.
Interested applicants should submit a statement of interest and resume to retirement@
somervillema.gov or to the Somerville Retirement Board, City Hall Annex, 50 Evergreen
Ave., Somerville, MA 02145-2819, Attention Executive Director, prior to December 16,
2014.
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BISTRO
CITY SEEKS TO GRANT $2.2 MILLION IN CPA FUNDS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND TO SUPPORT HOUSING
AFFORDABILITY IN SOMERVILLE
Trust now accepting applications for CPA-eligible affordable housing projects and programs, contingent on Board of Aldermen approval
SOMERVILLE – Supporting the City’s
efforts to expand housing affordability in Somerville, the Community Preservation Committee has recommended and
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone has requested that the Board of Aldermen appropriate over $2.2 million in Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds to the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust Fund to acquire, create, preserve, support, and rehabilitate affordable housing in Somerville. The Trust is now accepting applications for affordable housing projects and programs
that could be funded with CPA revenue.
The Community Preservation Committee voted in August to empower the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust Fund,
which has 25 years of experience preserving, creating, and supporting affordable housing in Somerville, to serve as the
housing arm of the Committee. The Committee will recommend granting the Trust CPA funding annually, which the Trust
will allocate to CPA-eligible affordable housing projects and programs. In August, the Committee voted to recommend
granting the Trust 45% of FY14 and FY15 CPA revenue of $4.9 million and gave the Trust the option to apply for additional
funding if needed. Appropriations of CPA funding to the Trust must be approved by the Board of Aldermen.
In anticipation of receiving CPA funding, the Affordable Housing Trust released a request for information (RFI) in November alerting the affordable housing community of the potential for a new funding source for the Trust and soliciting information on upcoming funding requests. The Trust is now officially accepting applications for CPA funds, contingent upon
Board of Aldermen approval of the appropriation request. Applications are due no later than 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16.
Failure to submit a response to the RFI does not preclude an organization from submitting a funding request application.
The Trust will continue accepting applications for development projects requesting non-CPA Trust funds on a rolling basis
and will hold its annual competitive process for housing programs and the Tenancy Stabilization Program in the spring of
2015.
“When the voters of Somerville passed the Community Preservation Act by a nearly unprecedented 76% in 2012, they sent
a strong message of supporting investment in our community,” said Mayor Curtatone. “With unprecedented regional housing market pressures, an increased investment in housing affordability is vital. The Community Preservation Committee’s
recommended appropriation of over $2.2 million to the Trust to support affordable housing is a key step to ensuring our
community remains vibrant and accessible to all.”
“The Community Preservation Committee’s recommendation to the Board of Aldermen demonstrates our deep commitment to supporting housing affordability in Somerville,” said Michael A. Capuano, Chair of the Community Preservation
Committee. “Our City is fortunate to have an Affordable Housing Trust Fund with such a breadth and depth of expertise
and experience, and we look forward to collaborating with the Trust as they take on the role of the housing arm of the
Committee.”
“The Trust is very grateful for the Community Preservation Committee’s strong support for meeting the affordable housing
need in the City and for its recognition of the work of the Trust,” said Mary Cassesso, Managing Trustee of the Affordable
Housing Trust Fund. “We are eager to work with the Community Preservation Committee to further the mission of creating, expanding, preserving and rehabilitating the stock of affordable housing in the City.”
In November 2012, Somerville voters overwhelmingly approved a 1.5% CPA surcharge on net property taxes. In FY2014,
the City collected $1.3 million in CPA revenue and appropriated an additional $1.35 million in free cash to the City’s CPA
Fund. The City received over $900,000 in matching funds from the state in November and anticipates collecting an additional $1.3 million in surcharge revenue in FY2015, resulting in $4.9 million being available for open space, outdoor
recreation, historic preservation, and affordable housing projects.
The Community Preservation Committee opened a competitive application process for the distribution of CPA funds for
open space, outdoor recreation, and historic preservation projects in August. On Dec. 1, the Committee received 15 applications totaling $8.8 million in requests. The Committee anticipates making recommendations to the Board of Aldermen
regarding which projects to fund in early March.
The Committee is seeking community input on which projects should receive CPA funding by holding two public meetings
in the new year, one on Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Board of Aldermen Chambers at City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., and one on Jan.
12 at 7 p.m. in the community room at the Visiting Nurses Association, 259 Lowell St., during which applicants will give a
brief presentation on their project proposals and residents will have the opportunity to offer comments. Residents may also
submit written comments on the proposals, all of which are available on the CPA website, through Jan. 31, 2015 by email to
[email protected] or by mail to Emily Monea, SomerStat, 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143.
For more information on the CPA, sign up for the CPA Email Newsletter by visiting the City’s website at http://www.
somervillema.gov/CPA and clicking “Sign Up Now for CPA News.” Please contact Emily Monea at 617-625-6600 x2118 or
[email protected] with comments or questions.
To access the Trust application, please visit http://www.somervillema.gov/departments/affordable-housing-trust-fund and
click on CPA/Trust Application or contact Kelly Donato at 617-625-6600 x2560 or [email protected].
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Here’s this Week’s Village Idiot of The Week” Choice and You Decide!
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Mayor Brune Holds Book Signing at Somerville Culinary Arts Breakfast
Sent in by our readers:
Fugitive Calls In Threat, Forgets to Turn Off Caller ID
WHICH MADE IT PRETTY EASY FOR COPS TO TRACK HIM DOWN
By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff
(NEWSER) – If your plan for evading the police involves phoning in a bomb threat, you might want to make sure you turn off caller ID
before making said threat. Jacob R. Moore of Idaho apparently forgot that little detail Friday before allegedly calling in a threat about Atlas
Elementary School in Hayden, making the fugitive pretty easy for cops to pick up, KXLY reports. The North Idaho Violent Crimes Task
Force was staking out Moore’s house, preparing to arrest him on unrelated felony charges, when the threat was called in to the school,
KREM 2 reports. As the school was evacuated and law enforcement did a sweep—and found nothing dangerous—authorities traced the
caller ID to the very home the task force was observing.
Authorities think Moore called in the threat to take attention away from the home, allowing him an escape route; instead, when they
traced the number to the house, officers arrested him as planned. Along with the unrelated charge for which he was initially wanted,
Moore, 25, faces charges of making a false bomb report at a school, obstructing an officer, and drug paraphernalia possession.
Now if this genius doesn’t deserve to be the “Village idiot of the Week”, we don’t know who does so you decide!
This news tip was sent in by our readers!
Photo: Somerville COA Director Cindy Hickey with Mayor Brune at book signing
By William Tauro
Former Somerville Mayor Eugene Brune held a book signing at the Culinary Arts Senior Breakfast on Highland Avenue this past Tuesday
morning.
A crowd lined up to purchase an autographed copy of the “Spirit of Somerville” by the author, Gene Brune.
About the book, Gene Brune writes, “As you read my book you will learn more about Somerville. Like any city it has it’s good, the bad, and the
ugly. But at the end I hope that you will love Somerville as much as I do.”
The “Spirit of Somerville” by Somerville Mayor Gene Brune can be purchased at the “Book Shop” Book Store 694 Broadway, Somerville, MA
(617) 764-1624
Having a Wonderful Christmas Time at Cobble Hill By Martin Polignone
Send Us Your Choice for This Week’s Somerville News Weekly “Village Idiot of the Week!”
Who is the most deserving of that title for the world to see for any recent idiotic thing that they may have recently accomplished!
Send all your “Village Idiot” candidate choices to:[email protected] or call: (617)293-2016. All calls and contacts are kept
strictly confidential!
2014 Marathon Sports Somerville Jingle Bell Run
Photo top left:Cobble Hill residents Henry Ferreria and Rita Beaudette
with Alderman Dennis “Santa “Sullivan.
Photo bottom left: Cobble Hill residents
Photo top right: Ward One Alderman Matt McLaughlin.
A group of youths from Teen Empowerment students, Aldermen Bill
White, Jack Connolly, Mary Jo Rossetti and Dennis “Santa “Sullivan
Photos by Rosalee Zammuto By William Tauro
This past Sunday morning, hundreds of runners starting out in Davis Square took part in the 5K run/walk Marathon Sports Somerville
Jingle Bell Run through streets & squares of Somerville, ending back in Davis Square.
The run was followed by a post-race party in eighteen local bars, sponsored by Harpoon Brewery.
Somerville Jingle Bell Run has met it’s 2014 registration limit again this year and thanks to the great support of the runners and local businesses that made it all possible.
This past Saturday, Cobble Hill elders were treated to Christmas carols and cupcakes sponsored by Ward One Alderman Matt McLaughlin.
A group of youths from Teen Empowerment sang traditional songs, recited a Christmas poem, and gave a spectacular trumpet performance.
Also in attendance were Aldermen Bill White, Jack Connolly, Mary Jo Rossetti and Dennis “Santa “Sullivan to help spread the cheer.
“It is great to see young people coming out on a Saturday morning to visit elders and to brighten our day and holiday spirit,” remarked several seniors in
attendance.
Longtime Cobble Hill residents Henry Ferreria and Rita Beaudette (pictured top) told some newer neighbors that “these people (aldermen) don’t just
come here when there is an election. They are always available for us and never further than a phone call away. We look at them more as friends than politicians.”
As the group was leaving, Cobble Hill residents extended a return invitation to their annual Christmas banquet to be held at the Holiday Inn later this
week.
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The Somerville News Weekly Favorite Photo Series
Send Us Your Favorite Somerville News Weekly Birthday Photos of the Day
Happy Birthday greetings going out to many Villens in the Ville this week! Happy Birthday to Kaleigh Rose Roche, Vanessa Leigh Oppedisano,
Mary Byrne Snow, Bailey Burlamachi, Carol Siciliano Bailey, Lea Bowler Hardy, CRL Lacey, Cheryl Callahan, Joe Nargi, Kathy Barrett-Pitcher,
Brooke Scannen, Joe Pereira, Debbie Rushing, Maria Curtatone, Claudette Moussa, Bruna Araujo M, Adam Roselando, Leo Bracken and Kim
Brown!
Send us Your Somerville News Weekly Favorite
Christmas Tree Photos!
Photos to share with the world on our news
sites and well as in our print editions!
Send all photos to :
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Pictures of The Week Series by Skip Murray
Somerville
Photos of the
Week Series by
Skip Murray
Somerville Museum Annual Holiday
Party pictures
Top: Somerville Museum Dressed up
for its annual Holiday Party.
Middle: Somerville High School Student 17th and 18th Century Reenactors ready for fashion show.
Bottom: Many of the guests in attendance
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witnesses on scene stated that the
operator of the crashing vehicle
was trying to leave the scene.
Upon arrival, I observed a small
construction dump truck, a green
Dodge Ram with a Mass. commercial tag R38130, right at the
corner of Dartmouth Street and
Medford Street, in an approximate perpendicular position
to the aforementioned corner.
Moreover, the small truck had a
heavy dent to its front bumper,
apparently, caused by striking
the face of the house right at this
corner.
I then made contact with witnesses on scene, who when asked
what had occurred, immediately
alleged that a male that was leaning against a fence was the operator and that he was intoxicated. I
then directed my attention to the
male leaning against the fence.
As I got closer, he appeared impaired and from him emanated a
strong odor of alcohol beverage. I
then made contact with him, and
identified him as Mr. Roberto
Pereira.
Furthermore, I asked Mr. Pereira
to explain what happened,
and with a slurred speech, he
stated that he did not know
which car he had hit. I immediately observed that his eyes were
glossy, and unable to maintain
his balance. I asked Mr. Pereira
if he was diabetic, to which he
responded “no”. I then asked Mr.
Pereira if he had been drinking,
to which he also responded “no”.
At this point I requested to Mr.
Perreira his driver’s license, to
which he indicated that he had a
Brazilian drivers license. I asked
Mr. Perreira if he had a Massachusetts drivers license, and he
stated no. I asked Mr. Perreira
how long he has been living in
the United States and he indicated that he has been living in U.S.
for over a year. I then requested
Mr. Pereira to perform some field
sobriety tests, to which he agreed
to do.
The area where the tests were
performed was a paved level
surface, free from defects. It was
lit by over head street lights
The first test that I administered
was a Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus. The first step of this test
is to check the lack of smooth
pursuit in both eyes, (which is
an involuntarily jerking of both
eyes while the individual follows
my pen side to side). I explained
to Mr. Pereira the instructions
for the test, and then asked
Mr. Pereira to follow the tip of
my pen with his eyes only and
not with his head. I asked if he
understood and he stated yes. I
then began the test. As I moved
the pen he began to follow it using his head. I then advised Mr.
Pereira the instructions of the
test, however Mr. Pereira again
was following the pen by moving
his head side to side. I stopped
this test due to the fact that Mr.
Pereira could not follow instructions.
The second test that I administered was the walk and turn test .
In this test, the individual needs
to walk a series of nine steps with
his arms out to his side, and to
walk heel to toe back and forth,
pivoting with the front foot to
make the turn and then walk
nine steps back. I explained to
Mr. Pereira the instructions for
the test and physically demonstrated the instruction and asked
if he understood, to which he
indicated that he understood. Mr.
Pereira then began the test. Soon
after he began the test he failed,
as he could not complete one heel
to toe step due to the fact that
he was stumbling to his right. I
stopped the test for his safety, as
he was walking off balance.
The third test I administered
was a one leg stand. I asked Mr.
Pereira if he had any physical
defects that would prevent him
from doing the test, he stated
that he had surgery on of his
left leg. I then instructed and
demonstrated to Mr. Pereira with
my feet together and my arms by
my side raising one leg in a stiff
manner, holding my foot about
six inches off the ground with my
toe pointed forward and my arms
on my sides counting out loud
1001, 1002, 1003. I explained to
Mr. Pereira to use the leg he felt
more comfortable with and that
when he started to count not to
stop counting until I instructed
him to stop. I asked Mr. Pereira If
he under stood the instructions
to the test. He stated yes. As soon
as Mr. Pereira raised his leg, he
began to stumble to his side putting his left foot down immediately. He attempted the test again
but as soon as he raised his left
foot he began to stumble side. I
stopped this test for Mr. Pereira’s
safety as he could not maintain
his balance.
At this point I placed Mr. Pereira
under arrest for the charges
of Not Duly Licensed Ch. 90
Sec. 10, and Operating a Motor
Vehicle Under the Influence of
Alcohol, Ch. 90 Sec. 24. Marked
unit 200 was requested to
transport Mr. Pereira back to the
Somerville Police Station to be
processed according to department procedure.
continued to page 26
Bicyclist Hit By
Motor Vehicle
in Somerville
By William Tauro
A Somerville bicyclist was involved in a motor vehicle accident on Holland street this past Sunday.
The vehicle allegedly hit the female bicyclist sending her into a tree then later falling back onto
vehicle.
The driver fled the scene leaving his DNA blood
on the windshield and front seat of the vehicle.
In the photo above you can notice the bicycle is
lodged into and in between the hood and windshield of the motor vehicle.
The driver is believed to be a male that lives in
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In this weekly culinary
column, I will be focusing on one dish – giving
the reader a quick history
of the dish, the classical
preparation of it, and of
course, my own spin on
the classic
This week I have chosen
to cover the classic Southern sauce: red-eye gravy.
This sauce owes the name
of its origin to its appearance – where, if it’s left to
sit in a bowl, the gravy will
separate and resemble the
human eye. This sauce is
usually associated country
ham, something that is
popular throughout the
region.
Traditional red-eye gravy
1 lbCountry ham, sliced
1 cupCoffee, black
2 tbspButter
to tasteSalt, pepper
Allow a medium-sized
cast iron pan to get warm
over medium-high heat.
Remove some fat from the
ham and allow this fat to
render in pan. Once fat
has rendered, sear your
ham – allowing it to get
golden-brown on both
sides. Once all the ham is
seared, remove from the
pan and de-glaze the pan
with coffee. Add butter
and season to taste. Serve
over ham, biscuits or grits.
Jonathan’s red-eye gravy
1 lbLinguica, halved, sliced
2 inches long
2 ozPancetta fat
½ cupEspresso
½ cupChicken stock
4 tbspButter
to tasteSea salt, fresh
cracked pepper.
Allow a medium-sized
cast iron pan to get warm
over medium-high heat.
Place pancetta fat into pan
and allow to render. Once
fat has rendered, sear your
linguica – allowing it to
get dark brown on the cut
side. Once all the linguica
is seared, remove from
the pan and de-glaze the
pan with chicken stock.
Reduce by half, then add
your coffee. Reduce by
half again. Add butter and
season to taste. Serve over
linguica, rice or grits.
Whether you choose to
prepare the classic, my
twist or your own interpretation, remember that
food is about bringing
people together and that
the act of cooking is about
caring and as long as your
heart is in the dish you
prepare, the people you
are cooking for will appreciate it (and you).
If you have any questions
for me or would like to see
me cover any particular
dish in this column, feel
free to write me, care of
this publication. From my
kitchen to yours, it is my
pleasure to give you a peek
into the mind of a chef.
Thank You
Jonathan Jolicoeur is a
chef at A Tavola – an Italian restaurant on Church
Street in Winchester –
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in Somerville, lives in
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This week marks the beginning of the annual holiday gift buying season. Each year, more and
more shoppers are using o line or catalog services to order gifts to be delivered at their homes.
Unfortunately, this is also the season
when the theft of delivered packages increases across the nation and Somerville is no exception.
In 2013, there were 75 reported thefts of… packages from the porches or doorsteps of Somerville residents. Some arrests were made and some items were recovered. But our goal this year
is to reduce this type of theft from happening at all.
There any many steps that home shoppers can take to reduce the chance that their deliveries
will be stolen. Here are some helpful tips to prevent the theft of your package.
1. Have your package delivered to a location where someone can receive it in person. A neighbor or relative who is usually home, or if you have an understanding boss, to your workplace,
are good alternatives.
2. Encourage you neighbors to watch for deliveries and agree to secure each other’s packages.
This includes being watchful for any stranger who is going onto porches for no apparent reason
or following delivery trucks.
3. Request the shipper to hold your package at their facility. Most offer this service.
4. Track deliveries on line. Many companies officer a text notification to your cell phone when a
package has been delivered.
5. Request a signature confirmation of delivery.
6. Insure valuable items
7. Provide delivery instructions. If packages will be left while you are not home, try to have
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8. If you see anyone acting suspicious, call 911.
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Somerville Community Note:
Public Safety Information
On Monday evening, Dec. 1, at approximately 6 p.m., two men
claiming to be representing the Somerville Water Department
gained access to a private residence and committed a larceny.
While this appears to be an isolated
incident, the City of Somerville and Somerville Police Department remind residents that any employee of the Water Department requiring access to any property will always show identification. If someone claiming to be from the Water Department
attempts to gain access to your home and cannot provide
identification, do not let them in, and call 911 immediately.
Somerville:Circle Of Hope
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Community Note: Flu Clinic Schedule
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Due to pre-scheduled meetings, there will be no walk-in flu vaccination clinic at the City Hall Annex on Thursday,
Dec. 18. A clinic will be held on Saturday, Dec. 20 at the Winter
Hill Community School cafeteria (please use the Medford St.
entrance) from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Clinics are open for residents and
non-residents ages five years and older. While there is no charge
for vaccinations, attendees are asked to bring an insurance card if
available. Attendees requiring additional assistance or other accommodations should contact the Somerville Health Department
at 617-625-6600 ext. 4300.
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MIDDLESEX, SS Division
Docket No. MI14P6385EA
CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION
Estate of: Antonio Vaccaro
Date of Death: 12/11/2014
To All interested persons:
A Petition has been filed by:
Elaine Stiehl
of Somerville
MA
Requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order of Testacy and for such
other relief as requested in the petition.
And also requesting that:
Elaine Stiehl
of Somerville
MA
be appointed as Personal Representative (s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on
the bond.
You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court.
You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a
written appearance and objection at this court before: 10:00a.m. on 01/08/2015
This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance
and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30)days of the
return date, action may be taken without further notice to you.
The estate is being administered under formal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court.
Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but the recipients
are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative
and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of
assets and expenses of administration,
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CITY OF SOMERVILLE
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
RFQF 15-59
The City of Somerville, through the Purchasing Department, invites sealed bids for:
Energy Management Partner for Residential Program
A request for qualifications and fee (RFQF) may be obtained online at
http://www.somervillema.gov/departments/finance/purchasing/bids or from the Purchasing Department, Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA, 02143 on or after
December 17th, 2014. Sealed bids will be received at the above office until: January 28th, 2015 at
11:00am ET. The Purchasing Director reserves the right to reject any or all proposals if, in her sole
judgment, the best interest of the City of Somerville would be served by so doing.
The City is seeking to establish a relationship with an Energy Management Partner (EMP) to
coordinate energy efficiency retrofits in 1-4 family buildings in Somerville. The EMP will have the
opportunity to develop implement, on a large scale, a package of comprehensive energy efficiency
retrofits, including but not limited to insulation and heating systems, in existing 1-4 family homes
in Somerville.
Please contact Michael Richards at [email protected] for more information.
Angela Allen
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Somerville News WeeklyDecember 16th, 2014
The Somerville News Weekly 12/9, 12/16, 12/23
LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
City of Somerville
Office of the Acting Treasurer/Collector
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 103 LIBERTY AVE 1
CURRENT & ASSESSED OWNER: ROBERT FRANKENHEIM
DEMAND: 05/05/2014 PARCEL ID: 020-C.00019000001
ALT. PARCELS/TAX ACCOUNT: 20082700
SQUARE FEET: 0
TITLE REFERENCE: Middlesex South Registry of
Deeds Book: 46436, Page: 512 and Book: 47975, Page:
150.
NOTICE OF TAKING
TO THE OWNERS OF THE HEREUNDER DESCRIBED
LAND AND TO ALL OTHERS CONCERNED: YOU ARE
HEREBY NOTIFIED that on January 9th, 2015 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 Acting Collector of Taxes, the following described parcels of land
will BE TAKEN FOR THE CITY OF SOMERVILLE for nonpayment 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. Peter K. Forcellese,
Jr., Treasurer/Collector.
The Somerville News Weekly 12/2/14, 12/9/14, 12/16/14
DEMAND: 05/05/2014 PARCEL ID: 020-C.00019000003
ALT. PARCELS/TAX ACCOUNT: 20082720SQUARE
FEET: 0
TITLE REFERENCE: Middlesex South Registry of Deeds
Book: 46436, Page: 512 and Book: 47975, Page: 150.
Fiscal Year 2014 Taxes Remaining Unpaid
$
1,808.65
Interest to Date of Taking
$
187.88
Incidental Expenses and Costs to Date of Taking $ 369.00
Total for which Land will be Taken
$ 2,365.53
2015.3
178.59
Incidental Expenses and Costs to Date of Taking
369.00
Total for which Land will be Taken $ 2,562.89
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 103
LIBERTY AVE 4
CURRENT & ASSESSED OWNER:
ROBERT FRANKENHEIM
DEMAND: 05/05/2014 PARCEL ID: 020-C.00019-000004
ALT. PARCELS/TAX ACCOUNT: 20082730SQUARE FEET: 0
TITLE REFERENCE: Middlesex
South Registry of Deeds Book: 46436,
Page: 512 and Book: 47975, Page:
150.
Fiscal Year 2014 Taxes Remaining
Unpaid
$ 1,723.97
$ 183.74
Incidental Expenses and Costs to
Date of Taking
$ 369.00
$ 2,276.71
12/2/14, 12/9/14, 12/16/14
$
$
$
DEMAND: 05/06/2013 PARCEL ID: 020C.00019-000002
SQUARE FEET: 0
150.
$ 1,006.15
$ 231.39
Incidental Expenses and Costs to Date of Taking $
369.00
$
1,606.54
DEMAND: 05/05/2014 PARCEL ID: 020C.00019-000002
SQUARE FEET: 0
150.
$ 3,579.43
$ 540.06
Incidental Expenses and Costs to Date of Taking $
369.00
$ 4,488.49
The Somerville News Weekly 12/2/14, 12/9/14,
12/16/14
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 256 POWDER HOUSE BLVD
CURRENT & ASSESSED OWNER: LISA MONTEIRO
DEMAND:05/06/2013
PARCEL ID: 008-J.00001-000000
ALT. PARCELS/TAX ACCOUNT: 01001075 SQUARE FEET: 3,896
TITLE REFERENCE: Middlesex South Registry of Deeds Book: 36793, Page:
610.
$ 4,863.54
$ 1,225.58
$ 6,458.12
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 256 POWDER HOUSE BLVD
CURRENT & ASSESSED OWNER: LISA MONTEIRO
DEMAND:05/05/2014 PARCEL ID: 008-J.00001-000000 ALT. PARCELS/TAX ACCOUNT: 01001075 SQUARE FEET: 3,896
TITLE REFERENCE: Middlesex South Registry of Deeds Book: 36793, Page:
610.
$ 1,409.40
$ 134.07
$ 1,778.40
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f release of the materials. Another provision releases private homeowners and renters
from reimbursing the community for the cost of any cleanup of oil or hazardous material
on their property if they notify the local fire department of the incident immediately, the
home was only used as a residence, and the owner or renter was not grossly negligent and
did not illegally possess oil or hazardous materials.
Supporters said currently communities use lots of resources and dollars to respond to
these calls but are not reimbursed unless there is an actual spill. They noted that noncommercial private homeowners and tenants should not be liable for cleanup costs if they
meet certain conditions.
ENERGY EFFICIENT TRAINING FOR BUILDING MANAGERS (H 4020) – The House
approved and sent to the Senate a bill requiring the Energy Efficiency Advisory Council
and the Greater Boston Real Estate Board to develop recommendations for in-depth
energy efficiency education and training programs to be offered to commercial building
managers and operators.
Supporters said these programs would be invaluable to these managers and would result
in more energy efficiency and a cleaner environment.
QUOTABLE QUOTES – “By the Numbers” Edition
1795
The year a time capsule, removed last week, was placed in the granite cornerstone of the
Massachusetts Statehouse.
$475
The estimated cost for each incoming freshman legislator to attend last week’s semi-annual orientation class held by House Speaker Robert DeLeo at UMass Amherst’s Marriott
Center.
$35 million
The amount of money that MassHealth paid in “questionable and unallowable medical
claims” according to an audit by Auditor Suzanne Bump. MassHealth provides access
to healthcare services for an estimated 1.4 million eligible low- and moderate-income
individuals.
50,000
The number of people former gubernatorial candidate Evan Falchuk is seeking to enroll in
his newly formed United Independent Party by the end of 2015.
HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of
time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work
is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve
committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their
districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate
and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They
note that the infrequency and brief length of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately
preceding the end of an annual session.
During the week of December 8-12, the House met for a total of 52 minutes while the
Senate met for a total of three hours and eight minutes.
Mon. December 8 House 11:02 a.m. to 11:28 a.m.
Senate 11:03 a.m. to 11:26 a.m.
Tues. December 9 No House session
No Senate session
Wed. December 10 No House session
No Senate session
Thurs. December 11 House 11:04 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Senate 2:16 p.m. to 5:01 p.m.
Fri. December 12 No House session
No Senate session
Congratulates Hannah Johnson
Bob Katzen welcomes feedback at [email protected]
Two Upcoming Concerts at the
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Tuesday, December 9, 2014
6:30-8:00pm
at the Capuano School, 150 Glen Street, Somerville
The Brown School Winter Concert will feature performances by the Kindergarten-grade 3 general
music
classes, grade 3-6 string students, grade 5-6 band students, Junior Chorus, and Senior Chorus. Students will share what they have learned so far this year in their music classes.
Capuano Kindergarten Winter Concert
Friday, January 23, 2015
9:15-10:00am
at the Capuano School, 150 Glen Street, Somerville
The Capuano Kindergarten Winter Concert will celebrate the musical growth of students at
the Capuano Early Childhood Center and will feature performances by all eight of the kindergarten
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quiet revolution in life choices for
developmentally disabled adults
SOMERVILLE, Ma. – This is a story about a smart and committed local Mom,
who has worked five years to create an innovative program to help launch young
adults with developmental disabilities after high
school. The program, the result of a collaboration with universities, agencies and
educators from across the Greater Boston area, just opened a unique residential
“Life College” in Somerville.
Deborah Flaschen, of Brookline, created 3LPlace Inc. in 2009 after a year-long
quest for a transition learning program for her son, D.J., who has autism. She
found that most of the transition programs in the Boston area were remedial in
nature, teaching basic life skills such as tying shoe laces or crossing the street,
rather than identifying an individual’s aspirations and interests. There were some
better programs elsewhere, but Flaschen couldn’t find anyone willing to share a
comprehensive curriculum.
With a group of other local parents, Flaschen raised close to a half a million
dollars to develop a collaborative curriculum project. The goal was, and still is,
to create research-based best practices in transition learning that would provide
a path to a meaningful life for individuals and a replicable framework for other
communities. The Transition Curriculum collaboration has relied on experts at
Tufts, Lesley, Harvard and Boston universities, as well as clinicians, educators and
agency staff.
The 3LPlace Transition Curriculum was published online last year. This month,
after raising close to a million dollars more and gaining needed state approvals,
3LPlace opened its 3LPlace Life College in a diverse residential neighborhood
near Davis Square in Somerville, using the Transition Curriculum as the structure. It’s a radically different sort of 24/7 experiential learning: presuming competence, emphasizing self-determination, and based on the idea that the motivation
to learn comes through tapping into an individual’s interests and passions.
Flaschen’s ground-breaking work to develop opportunities for developmentally
disabled adults across the lifespan has been tapped as a finalist in the 2014 Root
Cause Social Innovation Forum. Her son, D.J., is one of the first members of the
Life College.
“I think there is real possibilities,” D.J. typed recently to his mother. “Everywhere
I see unique people in the street who just don’t feel I am weird and they greet me
respectfully…. how far i did come to have courage to move from protection of
my family to a new city and all new friends.”
Photos, fact sheet, additional information available at http://www.3LPlace.org
Deborah Flaschen and other contacts available for interview upon request. Contact June Mallon at 617-990-4003 or by email [email protected].
It’s also a story about social stratification: While disabled students are guaranteed
access to education
and services while they are in school, after age 22, the picture is bleak. Nationwide, only 14 percent of working age adults with developmental and intellectual
disabilities have jobs outside of a care
facility. And in Massachusetts, a leader in other human services and rights,
developmentally disabled adults are less than half as likely as their peers to be
employed at all, earn less than half as much when they are employed, and the
majority work at jobs paying less than minimum wage with no hope of health
insurance, vacation or sick leave benefits.
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Annual celebration of America’s first flag raising to be celebrated by City officials, residents, and “George Washington” on horseback.
SOMERVILLE – Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Historic Preservation Commission
Director Brandon Wilson announced that the 239th annual “Grand Union” flag-raising
ceremony at Prospect Hill Park will be held on Thurs., Jan. 1, 2015 at 12 p.m. A processional led by a re-enactor portraying General George Washington on horseback will
leave from the City Hall Concourse at 11:30 a.m. As always, members of the public are
invited to participate, and are encouraged to wear traditional colonial clothing.
The annual ceremony commemorates the raising of the nation’s first official flag, featuring thirteen red and white horizontal stripes, atop Prospect Hill on New Year’s Day,
1776. At the time, Prospect Hill was a key site in a string of fortifications created by
Washington and the Continental Army in their siege of British troops in Boston during
the first year of the American Revolution.
The afternoon’s program will include songs, readings, and participants from the
Ancient and Honorable Company (first chartered in 1638), as well as the Charlestown
militia. The American Legion Post 19 Honor Guard will lead a military salute as a commemorative flag is raised atop the Prospect Hill Tower.
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Please join Mayor Joseph Curtatone for the annual ceremonial lighting of the
Hanukkah Menorah on the City Hall
Concourse on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. The Menorah will be lit on the first
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Reality Bites a ‘Villen by
Since when did the concept
of peaceful protest turn into
a free for all?
As far as I can tell, from
my opinionated perch, the
premise and promise of
protest has always been one
where we
try to effect change in a
peaceful, meaningful and
purposeful manner. That’s a
lot of “fuls” jammed into one
action. Depending on the
topic, over the years, one of
the great excuses for protest
has always been pulling a
page out of history in this
country and referencing The
Revolution and the Boston
Tea Party – shades of “no
taxation without representation” come into focus then
and everything is alright.
Honestly, that’s a bunch of
bullshit to me. That was
December 16, 1773 – not
December 5, 2014. Different world, different circumstances. Well, it’s the same
thing when it comes to
racism, sexism, war, peace,
Darfur and of course – oil –
amongst anything else that
comes to mind that we aren’t
in the mood for. All in the
name of something more
righteous and just for the
world. For our children. For
our own sake.
Well guess what, that’s a
bunch of bullshit too. This
isn’t Area 51 and the year
isn’t 1955. You can’t sneeze
in public without someone
posting a frigging YouTube
video about it. Technology
is awesome and access to
information is at its highest
point in history – so why are
people acting and reacting
in such an archaic manner
lately? Injustice is part and
parcel with every day life.
Sometimes life is unfair. Welcome to the real world.
Take for instance the most
recent protests locally,
regionally and nationally
that were centered on the
James A. Norton
lack of grand jury indictments against police officers
involved with two deaths
that were, quite frankly,
neither ordinary or even
extraordinary to be honest.
The incidents happened,
investigations commenced,
grand jury convened and
evidence presented – and
no indictments on criminal
charges. It happens, we need
to move on.
We don’t need ridiculously
racist and singular-minded
people like Al Sharpton and
Jesse Jackson telling us this is
all about race and class and
we need to protest the powers that be in order for justice. That’s not the message
we should be sending to the
young people of today. Maybe we should be teaching
less about how this country
was founded on social and
economic unrest 241 years
ago in civics classes and
maybe more focus should be
placed on how the process of
change is supposed to come
about – through intelligent
and less-fanatical debate –
maybe more focus should be
placed on people going out
to vote, maybe putting their
names on a ballot and taking
a leap of faith into a system
that really does work. If you
let it, though.
This isn’t a police state and
this certainly isn’t the wild
west. In order to strike that
balance, there needs to be
some kind of social order.
Not every perp is a sweet
and innocent person who
was struck down for no
reason and not every cop is
a race hating inbred sociopath. Seriously. Not every
issue is about race or the
one percenters or middle
to lower class injustices. If
you want to make systemic
change, then causing traffic
jams and preventing vital
public services is definitely
not the way to go. Listening
to former hippies who now
collect $250,000 salaries and
live quite comfortably in the
suburbs dictate how students
should or shouldn’t “fight
the man” is about as sane as
the notion that there is a vast
conspiracy to keep the lower
and middle class in line socially and economically.
There are plenty of old
school, racist, elitist assholes
who hold office and make
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policy. Vote them out, but
don’t vote for candidates
who will end up being even
worse in office. Strike a balance – vote beyond party
lines and vote for the person/
candidate who has at least
a chance to make some real
change. And please, get it out
of your head that anything
that is established now needs
to change. Not everything
does. Be smart, use your
brains instead of only your
heart, and make rational and
more globally-driven decisions to bring about change.
Don’t lay down in the street
because some cop didn’t get
indicted and create more
chaos – that’s just stupid.
And dangerous.
And how about not breaking
the law to begin with? There’s
a whole different conversation, for another time.
#GMK
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UNION SQUARE PLANNING PROCESS, TIMELINE GOALS
SET IN MASTER DEVELOPER AGREEMENT
Continued from front page
are among the requirements
of a signed formal agreement
between the Somerville Redevelopment Authority (SRA) and
Union Square Station Associates
(US2). Additional items in the
agreement include coordination
with the MBTA on new private
development alongside the
Green Line Station and valuation and disposition terms for
all seven development blocks.
The Master Development
Designation Agreement formalizes the June 2014 vote by
the SRA to select US2 as the
Union Square master developer
partner. This Agreement creates
the framework that will be used
to pursue the vision for Union
Square set forth in the state-approved Union Square Revitalization Plan and SomerVision,
the City’s 20-year comprehensive plan.
“If we are going to achieve the
community’s goals and vision
for Union Square, and manage
the change that is coming to
Union Square with the opening of the Green Line station
our community pursued for
decades, the community must
continue to be a part of the
planning for the square’s future,”
said Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone. “I am glad that the SRA
and US2 have come to an agreement that requires a commu-
nity-driven planning process,
the negotiation of community
benefit agreements, and keeps
us on schedule to coordinate
development with the opening
of the Green Line station.”
“We are thrilled to finalize our
Master Development Agreement with the City,” said US2
Development Director Greg
Karczweski. “This agreement is
reflective of our shared commitment to develop Union Square
in a manner that promotes the
community values and goals
outlined in SomerVision. Having met this important and
necessary milestone, we can
now look forward to participating in an inclusive community
planning process that will help
design the future of Union
Square.”
Information gathered by US2
during its 100 days of community engagement that followed
the Union Square kickoff event
in August will be used by City
staff, US2 and City consultants
to shape a community planning process based on the
City’s Somerville by Design
process. That process, scheduled to commence on Dec. 17,
will include public workshops,
public design charrettes and
community review in multiple
languages, and will ultimately
create a neighborhood plan for
the square’s seven redevelopment blocks. US2 will fully fund
the cost of that neighborhood
planning process, with the goal
of completing that process by
June 30, 2015. In addition, the
agreement requires US2 to pay
for any outside legal services
required by the SRA in advancing and implementing this
neighborhood plan.
All planning events will be held
at the historic Union Square
Post Office at 237 Washington
Street. Detailed information
is available at http://www.
somervillebydesign.com. Dates
include:
• Dec. 17, 2014 (Crowdsourcing
Workshop)
• Jan. 7 and 31, 2015 (Visioning
Workshops)
• Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2015
(Technical Workshops)
• March 9, 10, 11, 2015 (3-Day
Design Charrette)
• May 13, 2015 (Plan Open
House Event)
Building upon the neighborhood plan, the SRA and US2,
with input from the Union
Square Civic Advisory Committee (CAC), will develop the
terms of a master land disposition agreement that will reflect
the vision that emerges from the
community planning process.
The disposition agreement will
provide a general outline of
what will be built on each development block—office, retail and
other commercial uses, along
with residential—based on the
goals in the community-developed Union Square Revitalization Plan.
Individual land agreements that
detail the timing and nature of
development on specific parcels
would follow, also with input
from the CAC, and require approval by both the Somerville
Planning Board and the state
Department of Housing and
Community Development. The
goal is for US2 to work with
each individual parcel owner,
whether the SRA or private
owners, to either acquire or
partner with the owner of each
parcel within the development
blocks.
Because the MBTA Union
Square Green Line Station is
scheduled to open in December
2017, the neighborhood plan
process will begin with the D-2
and D-3 blocks around the existing tracks and where the new
Green Line station will be built.
That will allow the SRA, City,
MBTA and US2 to work on an
expedited plan for redevelopment of those blocks. The D-2
and D-3 plan will be submitted
before completion of the entire
neighborhood plan on June 30,
2015, in order to coordinate
with the construction and opening of the Green Line Station.
Once either a master land
disposition agreement or land
agreements for the D-2 and
D-3 blocks are finalized, the
formal agreement will require
US2 to negotiate with the City,
with input from the CAC, on a
community benefits agreement
that is expected to address:
affordable housing; workforce
development; local hiring; supporting independent local businesses; sustainability in building
design and site developments;
public space improvements;
and other community goals and
values set forth in SomerVision.
In December 2013, the SRA
issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a master developer partner that will work with
the City, SRA, CAC, current
property owners and community members to design and
implement the redevelopment
of the seven development blocks
identified in the state-approved
Union Square Revitalization
Plan. The SRA unanimously
voted to select US2 as the
master developer partner at
the SRA’s meeting on Thursday,
June 26. US2 is a partnership
between Magellan Development
and Mesirow Financial.
Festive music, dancing and Christmas carols filled with holiday cheer followed a scrumptious dinner and holiday settings.
Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone and Chief of Police David Fallon lead the chorus of Christmas caroling throughout the afternoon.
Several Somerville Police officers also made a special guest appearance to meet and greet with the seniors that were in attendance.
A wide array of Christmas carols really put the crowd in holiday high gear mode.
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