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Aldermen have to get to the fireworks
Posted on July 2, 2009 by Deb Filcman
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The Board of Aldermen meeting that was scheduled for next Thursday, July 9, at 7 p.m., has been moved up to 6 p.m. I’m guessing that’s because the fireworks that were supposed to happen tonight have been postponed for July 9.
Somerville cartoonist dead
Posted on July 2, 2009 by Auditi Guha
Filed Under Art, Media, Somerville Native, Tough Day | 1 Comment
Longtime resident and Journal cartoonist David Omar White died Friday.
Omar was a colorful character and well-known artist. Longtime Highland Avenue resident, you probably saw him cruising down the street in his electric wheelchair, rain or snow.
He was gracious enough to draw cartoons for the Journal for about a year after we stopped being able to afford one. He wasn’t happy about not being paid but he felt too strongly about having cartoons in a newspaper that he offered anyway. If you are not familiar with his cartoons, perhaps you’ve seen his mural in Harvard Square’s Casablanca Restaurant!
During the American Depression he traveled in box cars, sometimes sleeping in jail cells. He was injured in World War II and confined to a wheelchair but never stopped sketching.
He won many awards and artistic grants, and has taught and lectured extensively. He was most famous for creating the political cartoon strip White Rabbit that ran in several alternative Boston newspapers.
We, at the Journal, miss him zooming in here and will always remember him fondly.
Books, beer and bands: Remembering the Abbey Lounge
Posted on July 2, 2009 by Deb Filcman
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Horror Business at 77 Harvard Ave. in Allston will host a pretty groovy event honoring the ghosts of The Abbey Lounge past.
On Thursday, July 9, beginning at 6 p.m., Somerville resident and photographer Nicole Tammaro will sign copies of her book, “Abbey Lounge 2006-2008 The Final Years,” a photographic tribute to punk, rock ‘n’ roll and folk music. Tammaro will be joined by musician friends to create an evening of “books, beer and bands” - my favorite sort of evening - including acoustic performances by Jason Bennett and the Resistance, Michelle Paulhus-Amy Griffin-Kristen Edmundston, Mike Savitkas, Jay Allen.
Copies of the book will also be available for sale.
WSC families reeling from state cuts
Posted on July 2, 2009 by Auditi Guha
Filed Under Biz, General, Health, State Politics, Tough Day | Leave a Comment
Here’s a heartbreaker about disability cuts statewide that are affecting local families who have chosen to keep their disabled child or sibling at home and have just lost a ton of support due to the Walnut Street Center’s cuts.
New parking regs on hold
Posted on July 2, 2009 by Auditi Guha
Filed Under General, Traffic, What's Next | Leave a Comment
For all those who have been cribbing about the city’s new traffic and parking regulations, hold your breath. Implementation is delayed until they can respond to petitions and get feedback from the parking taskforce!
State aid, finally!
Posted on July 2, 2009 by Auditi Guha
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With the State finally declaring the numbers Tuesday, Somerville gains about $2 million in local aid.
Visioning for 6 new Green Line stops
Posted on July 2, 2009 by Auditi Guha
Filed Under Development, Fun stuff, General, MBTA, Somerville rocks, transportation | Leave a Comment
SCC and its Community Corridor Planning partners are hosting neighborhood meetings in the areas 0.5 miles around proposed Green Line train stops.
These meetings will give neighbors a chance to consider their own geographic location, imagine what it will be like once the Green Line arrives, and set the wheels in motion for creating it.
Join them in building a grassroots voice to help shape priorities and plans for Somerville’s future in relation to the Green Line.
Snacks, childcare, and interpretation in Spanish and Portuguese can be provided.
Upcoming meetings:
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New site for SCC
Posted on July 2, 2009 by Auditi Guha
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The Somerville Community Corporation has a new Web site. It also turns 40 this yearand the employees are planning a celebration at the Armory on Nov. 13.
Fireworks postponed, entertainment still a go!
Posted on July 2, 2009 by Deb Filcman
Filed Under Fun stuff, Somerville rocks, Weather | Leave a Comment
Another victim of this stupid, wet, depressing weather is the much-anticipated Somerville fireworks that would have happened tonight - but which has now been postponed to next Thursday, July 9.
The good news is that a) There’ll still be entertainment. The U.S. Navy band, among other acts, will perform at Somerville High School and b) I can probably go next Thursday, whereas I couldn’t tonight!
So upon reflection, it’s win-win for me, but sort of a bummer for the rest of you. Sorry!
I have a dream
Posted on July 2, 2009 by Kathleen Powers
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Electrical box outside Redbones in Davis Square.
Alphabet soup
Posted on July 2, 2009 by Kathleen Powers
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UniversalHub posts a photo of a confusing sign in Teele Square.
Packed for play
Posted on July 1, 2009 by Auditi Guha
Filed Under Fun stuff, General, Good Kids, Green, Schools, Somerville rocks, Weather | Leave a Comment
I know the rain isn’t allowing it nowadays, but make the most of your local park whenever you can. It was really nice to see how packed the playground and field were Tuesday at the Capuano Center.
Acme dry ice in Somerville
Posted on July 1, 2009 by Auditi Guha
Filed Under General, Somerville rocks | 2 Comments
Only in Somerville! I just haven’t seen a crate advertising dry ice on the street anywhere else in Boston. Of course it’s called Acme, like in the MGM cartoons, as all Tom and Jerry fans know.
Mayor Joe talks to Newton about Somerville’s success
Posted on July 1, 2009 by Kathleen Powers
Filed Under General | 3 Comments
That thing Lenny Gentile got all angry about? You know, folks saying Newton could learn a little from Somerville?
Mayor Joe Curtatone was out in Newton talking about 311 and Somerstat. He alleged to Newton that programs like 311 don’t cost much, and help change a culture in a city.
“SomerStat is not a fancy computer program. It’s not about technology. It’s about asking why and how,” Curtatone said. “All you need is Microsoft Excel.”
Robbers hold Somerville bank customers at gunpoint but don’t get away with any money
Posted on June 30, 2009 by Erin Smith
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Remember that bank robbery that happened Tuesday afternoon?
It looks like the three suspects were arrested in Boston shortly after they held the bank customers and tellers at gunpoint. Police said they didn’t get away with any money though.
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