Arrests:
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Elias Guillen, July 14, 9:19 a.m., arrested at Broadway on warrant charges of disorderly conduct and shoplifting by asportation.

James Capobianco, of 62 Main St., July 14, 10:19 a.m., arrested at home on charges of disorderly conduct and municipal by-law or ordinance violation.

The Water Department will need to temporarily disrupt water service on Tuesday, July 18, for repairs starting at 9 a.m. to replace a hydrant and work on the water main. Service is expected to resume by approximately 3:00 p.m.

— Photos by Claudia Ferro

Throughout July and August, the Somerville Sunsetters will be bringing music and dance to neighborhoods around Somerville. Their one-hour shows are a great way to relax on a summer evening and meet your neighbors.

Five SCES staff members were recently certified with Honoring Choices Massachusetts, a program that provides guidance for adults and caregivers on ensuring that vital health care decisions are recorded, in the event of a crisis.

By Colleen Morrissey

People often procrastinate when it comes to health care decisions, and that can lead to serious dilemmas for friends and family if there’s an unforeseen crisis. But a new initiative at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) aims to help people take charge of that process.

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Gloria Mindock was appointed Somerville Poet Laureate in January of 2017. She has recently released a collection of poetry Whiteness of Bone. She is the founder of the Cervena Barva Press and has been a noted player in the Boston area arts scene for many years.

The annual “Somerville Reads” campaign returns for 2017, with the chosen title, El Deafo by Cece Bell.

El Deafo, a New York Times bestselling graphic novel about growing up hearing impaired, has received numerous awards, including a 2015 Newbery Honor, the 2015 Eisner Award for Best Publication for Kids (ages 8–12), and the 2017 Massachusetts Children’s Book Award. Cece Bell’s graphic novel memoir will appeal to readers of all ages, and draws on themes of acceptance, friendship, and the celebration of differences.

“Baby Driver” is currently showing at the Somerville Theatre in Davis Square.

By Dre Joseph

The one prevailing takeaway from Edgar Wright’s latest actionized endeavor, Baby Driver, I had rattling off the walls of my head was this: “If you really know what you’re doing behind the wheel of a car, you can have some serious fun. Note to self: Ansel Elgort is a super weird name. End note.”

Battinelli, Thomas of Somerville on July 12, 2017 at age 88.

Beloved husband of Evelyn (Talmo) and devoted father of Elisabeth Battinelli and her husband Zheng-Yi Chen of Somerville. Loving grandfather of Sofia and Carl Chen. Brother of Joseph Battinelli of Arlington, Salvatore Battinelli of Cambridge and the late Cosmo Battinelli of Winchester. Dear Uncle to many nieces and nephews.

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)

Republican leadership is flailing about for a healthcare bill that will not immediately make obvious the cruelty at the heart of their enterprise. Meanwhile Democratic leaders advocate doubling down on a failing program.

The Somerville Mobile Farmers’ Market is returning for its seventh season, beginning July 14 and running through October 21, 2017. The Mobile Market sells fresh, local produce and offers an unlimited 50% discount for residents of North Street or Mystic Housing, as well as for showing your SNAP, WIC, or Senior Farmers’ Market Coupons. The Mobile Market accepts cash, debit, credit, SNAP/EBT, WIC Farmers’ Market Coupons, and Senior Farmers’ Market Coupons.