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Somerville is a city of immigrants. That’s why I want to include this article by Sergio Inestrosa, a colleague of mine at Endicott College who has a very interesting perspective on things…

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David Pansovoy is from North Andover, MA. He studies Global Business at Endicott College. He enjoys nature writing.

Arrests:
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Mottis Brown, of 299 Centre St., Dorchester, March 21, 9:52 p.m., arrested at Franklin St. on charges of distribution of a class D drug, witness intimidation, and resisting arrest.

Keith Gomes, of 17 Knowlton St., March 22, 6:04 p.m., arrested at home on warrant charges of attempt to commit a crime and felony daytime breaking and entering.

Adults and high school students are needed to help plan and execute the annual event.

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, the Health & Human Services Department, and Somerville Animal Control are pleased to host the 17th Annual Rabies Clinic in the yard at the DPW Highway Garage on Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 10 a.m. to noon. The city’s annual rabies clinic gives residents an easy and affordable opportunity to have their dogs and cats vaccinated against the rabies virus. On-site dog licenses are also available. All Somerville residents are required to license their dogs, and a current rabies vaccine is required to obtain a license.

City to celebrate 175th March 29 with a “Very Somerville” Party at Somerville-Charlestown Line

Live music, Somerville-made root beer toast, and launch of Aeronaut Brewing’s “Municipal Freedom Gives National Strength” gluten free beer, capped off with a rendition of “Happy Birthday!”

Of Somerville, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Brian Harris of Somerville. Devoted mother of Andrea, Christopher, Daniel, Katie, Sara, and Richie. Cherished ‘Nanny’ of Alana, Devin, Brennan, Kamella, and Christina. Dear sister of Joseph Hession, Theresa Faria, and the late Mary Claire Crandall. Daughter of Jean Morrison and the late Martin Hession, Sr. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Do you want to coach soccer? Somerville Youth Soccer is a volunteer league that needs a few coaches from the community to step in. They need to find coaches for teams of 2nd and 8th graders. The season runs April 1 – June 17. Some teams have no coach, and others just need assistants. Contact Betty at: ebyouareherenow@gmail.com to express your interest.

Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services was at the State House on March 9 to show its support for Adult Foster Care Awareness Day.

By Nathan Lamb

With their support system facing millions in budget cuts, caregiver advocates from across the Commonwealth converged at Beacon Hill for Adult Foster Care Awareness Day on March 9.

Funded through MassHealth, Adult Foster Care (AFC) serves more than 12,000 elders and people with disabilities across the Commonwealth, by providing compensation, training, and respite for live-in caregivers.