The Boston City Council voted on Wednesday, July 11, to adopt a resolution endorsing a Parents’ Bill of Rights, which was created by the Somerville-based nonprofit Parenting Journey. The Council also presented a citation to the nonprofit’s Executive Director Imari Paris Jeffries. Both the resolution and citation were sponsored by Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley as part of her continued efforts to highlight the issues affecting people of color, immigrants, and people living in high-poverty areas.

CycleBar, the first and only premier indoor cycling franchise, is opening at Assembly Row in Somerville on July 19 and will offer a fun and inspiring low-impact/high-intensity cycling experience for all ages and body types. No matter where people are in their fitness journey, the CycleBar class experience promises to calm minds, elevate moods and revive senses by providing the ride of a lifetime in an exhilarating state-of-the-art CycleTheatre.

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A Review of Somerville’s Poet Laureate Gloria Mindock New Collection of Verse by Brookline Poet Laureate Zvi Sesling:

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Troy Thiboutot, of 39 Boylston St., Boston, July 10, 7:04 p.m., arrested at Middlesex Ave. on charges of shoplifting by concealing merchandise, removal of theft prevention device, and possession of a class B drug.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has issued a fish advisory for the Lower Mystic River area in Boston, Chelsea, Everett, Revere, and Somerville to provide guidance on fish consumption.

Thelma Anne (Robbins) Carriger – 86, A Lifelong resident of Somerville passed away on July 14, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late Donald W. Carriger, Sr.

Mary Cassesso, CHA’s chief community officer and president of the CHA Foundation, and Mayor Joseph Curtatone greet guests at Assembly Square primary care clinic.

On Wednesday, July 11, Mayor Joseph Curtatone and staff from Cambridge Health Alliance came together to celebrate the opening of CHA’s newest primary care practice at Assembly Square in Somerville. Mary Cassesso, CHA’s chief community officer and president of the CHA Foundation, served as emcee of the event and kicked-off the speaking program with anecdotes about CHA’s long-standing commitment to the health and wellness of Somerville. Mayor Curtatone shared a few personal stories about his family’s connection to CHA. CEO Pat Wardell discussed the importance of primary care to local residents and CHA Board of Trustees chair Joshua Posner thanked the staff and community on behalf of the Board.

The City of Somerville’s Ethics Commission is currently seeking a Somerville resident to fill a mid-term vacancy on the five-member board. Ethics Commissioners serve three-year terms and are not term limited. Commissioners do not receive a stipend. For this vacancy, the applicant’s initial term would end June 30, 2019, and would be subject to re-appointment following required approvals by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. Of the five members, two are appointed by the Mayor and subject to approval by the Board of Aldermen, one member is appointed by the Board of Aldermen and subject to approval by the Mayor, one member is appointed by the School Committee, and one member is the Election Commissioner.