If there’s one thing that can be said of most of us here in this city, we definitely embrace the concept of environmental preservation and sustainability.

The facts are in concerning climate change and the impact that all of us make in terms of the carbon footprint that is affecting that change.

Congratulations to Gambeta for winning the Championship last Saturday and to the Scorpions who brought in over 600 lbs. of food. Collectively, Bank of America brought in over 2,200 lbs. of food for the Somerville Homeless Coalition. Thank you to our Somerville High School boys and girls soccer teams for volunteering on the day.

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I am not a patron of hair salons. When I go to have my sparse bit of hair and my beard trimmed I go to an old school barber in Harvard Square. But on this occasion, I made the trip to the Evie Salon and Studio in Davis Square, Somerville. The owner, Yvonne Bonaccorso met me at the salon. Bonaccorso impressed me as warm and friendly, and of course she was well-coiffed. She told me that the stylish black dress she was wearing was designed at a local shop “whats–nu,” right down the block from her.

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Juliet, a casual café in Union Square for breakfast and lunch, Wednesday through Friday and weekend brunch, transforms into a full service dining experience, serving themed tasting menus accompanied by poems, essay, illustration and other dynamic design and service elements by owners and Somerville residents Joshua Lewin and Katrina Jazayeri.

Arrests:
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Jose Nunez, of 139 Bailey Rd., August 7, 1:01 p.m., arrested at Temple St. on a charge of disorderly conduct.

Adrian Brooks, of 317 Wood Ave., Hyde Park, August 7, 3:52 p.m., arrested at Calvin St. on a charge of larceny from a building, and on warrant charges of threat to commit a crime, felony daytime breaking and entering, larceny over $250, assault and battery on a family or household member, destruction of property over $250, and larceny from a building.

To raise awareness of how the public can help reduce water pollution, youth working with Groundwork Somerville will paint Don’t Dump – Drains to Mystic River on storm drains

Wednesday, August 16, youth with Groundwork Somerville’s Green Team along with staff from the Mystic River Watershed Association and City of Somerville will take part in a Don’t Dump – Drains to Mystic River storm drain stenciling project. This project is part of a watershed-wide effort, coordinated by the Mystic River Watershed Association, to raise awareness of how the public can help reduce the release of pollution into our rivers and streams and make urban waters more accessible for recreational use by their neighboring communities. Most city storm drains empty directly into the nearest body of water without being treated, which means that any trash or contaminants like oil, fertilizers, detergents, cigarette butts, and dog waste, emptied into a storm drain end up polluting local rivers and streams.

In light of the recent events in Charlottesville, Virginia, we invite the Somerville community to come together for a solidarity vigil on Wednesday evening, August 16. Join the City of Somerville, Temple B’nai Brith, the Somerville Human Rights Commission, and Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church in honoring those lost and injured, denouncing hate and intolerance, and standing in solidarity with those who share our values of diversity and inclusivity. The vigil will start at 6 p.m. in Statue Park (the main plaza) in Davis Square. Brief remarks will be provided by Rabbi Eliana Jacobowitz, Rev. Alan Fairfax, Mayor Joe Curtatone, Board of Aldermen President Bill White, and others.

Join your fellow Somervillians in addressing our city’s impact on climate change. At upcoming community meetings, the City of Somerville’s Somerville Climate Forward initiative will take a deeper look at the studies and data that we’ll be using to develop a citywide plan climate change. The initiative, led by the Office of Sustainability and Environment, is working toward setting goals for both reducing the city’s carbon footprint as well as preparing for the local impacts of climate change. Residents wanting to learn more about Somerville Climate Forward and get involved in the planning process are encouraged to attend.

A female Maltese/Poodle mix was brought into Angell Memorial around 3pm having seizures. The finder stated the dog was found on Highland Ave in Somerville. If you recognize this dog PLEASE contact us immediately at 617-625-6600 ext. 2190 or 617-625-1212.

Show your support for Somerville’s youth boxers at Fight Night at Dilboy Stadium on Friday, August 25 at Dilboy Stadium. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. Brought to you by the Somerville Youth Development and Boxing Club, in conjunction with Mayor Joseph Curtatone and the Somerville Recreation Department.