The 22nd Annual Somerville Homeless Coalition Road Race will be taking place on Saturday, October 7 from Davis Square. All proceeds from the race benefit the Somerville Homeless Coalition. Registration and further info is available online at https://www.somervillehomelesscoalition.org/upcoming-events/road-race/.

By William C. Shelton

(The opinions and views expressed in the commentaries and letters to the Editor of The Somerville Times belong solely to the authors and do not reflect the views or opinions of The Somerville Times, its staff or publishers)

One doesn’t often hear a robber baron complain that U.S. public policy is “hurting average Americans every day.” Much less that, “It’s almost an embarrassment being an American traveling around the world and listening to the stupid shit Americans have to deal with.”

But that’s what Jamie Dimon told journalists this month when we he announced that Morgan Stanley Chase, the corporation he leads, had made record high profit for a U.S. bank.You may remember that Morgan Stanley helped bring us the Great Recession, and for their efforts, received a $25 billion federal bailout.

Villens United by Chris Haskell

Whether brewing beer or singing his heart out, Jeff Rowe brings a simple happy truth to everything does. After celebrating the one year anniversary of Winter Hill Brewery which he founded with friend and fellow brewmaster Bert Holdredge, Jeff will be heading overseas to play some of the fine brew house’s of Germany.

By Jim Clark

Police officers were dispatched to the Nike Outlet at Artisan Way last week for a shoplifting that had just occurred.

The suspect, later identified as Ralph Milord, of Hyde Park, had allegedly left the store wearing sports shoes that he had not paid for.

A monthly look at ways to get involved with your city
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By Joseph A. Curtatone

(The opinions and views expressed in the commentaries and letters to the Editor of The Somerville Times belong solely to the authors and do not reflect the views or opinions of The Somerville Times, its staff or publishers)

Things may slow down in the summertime in other cities, but here in Somerville, you can get civically engaged even in the dog days of July and August, which is good, because we need you year-round. When residents get involved it brings the benefits of different perspectives, community ownership, and introducing residents to networks of people who share the same concerns and passions within their neighborhoods. Whether you’re an adult or teen, there are many different avenues in Somerville you can take to get involved. No matter which one you choose, there’s always a way to make sure your voice is heard.

~Photos by Bobbie Toner

The fourth annual “Haiti and Brazil Hit The ‘Ville Festival” – an ArtsUnion festival – took place on Saturday, July 22, in Union Square Plaza.

UPDATE: Due to the rainy weather, tonight’s movie has been canceled.

At this Thursday’s SomerMovie Beast feature you can catch a young President Reagan starring with Bonzo the Chimp in the comedy classic Bedtime for Bonzo. The movie starts at dusk in Powderhouse Park. And don’t forget to visit somervillema.gov/beast to vote for the final film of the series, which is a viewers’ choice movie.

The Somerville Board of Aldermen is redoubling its efforts to gain some relief from the increasing noise levels caused by over-flights to and from Logan International Airport.

By Erin Wade

The annual number of complaints over air traffic noise in Somerville is over 10 times higher today than it was three years ago, according to Massport data, following the transition to GPS-based flight paths from Runway 33 Left at Logan International Airport in mid-2013.

The latest edition of the “Walking Dialogues” series brought Somerville police officers, local teens, and members of the general public together for an afternoon of food, fun, and constructive dialogue. — Photos by Rob Carter

This year’s third ‘Walking Dialogues’ event a success
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By Rob Carter

The police arrived at a barbecue at the Clarendon Hill Towers only moments after it started on Saturday, July 22, but not because of noise complaints from the neighbors. The officers came as invited guests, part of the Center for Teen Empowerment’s Walking Dialogue tour of Somerville.

Elio LoRusso, who is a candidate in Ward 1 for alderman, is having his campaign kickoff on Tuesday, August 8, at Casey’s on Lower Broadway from 5:30 p.m. on. It’s a campaign kickoff and fundraiser.