— Photos by Claudia Ferro

Activist bands from around the world converged on Somerville over the weekend, spreading joyful noise and good cheer.

New Creations Band from New Orleans performed at the Edgerly School, while the main event took place in Davis Square with more than 30 bands performing.

The public had an opportunity to weigh in on the proposed Plastic Bag Reduction Ordinance as the city’s Legislative Matters Committee listened to concerns and ideas from those wishing to speak at the meeting.

By Jim Clark

A public hearing on the proposed Plastic Bag Reduction Ordinance was held by the Legislative Matters Committee of the Board of Alderman on September 30 in the Aldermanic Chambers at City Hall, with approximately 15 people in the audience.

By Meghan Maloney

This year, The Little Sisters of the Poor, Jeanne Jugan Residence on Highland Ave., have been celebrating serving the Elderly Poor in Somerville for 125 years. The home has seen and cared for thousands of elderly over the years including multi-generations of families and the Sisters hope to continue their tradition for many years to come.

The Somerville Health and Human Services Department has scheduled the first two public flu vaccination clinics of the season. Clinics are open for Somerville residents and non-residents. While there is no charge for vaccinations, attendees are asked to bring an insurance card if available. Please wear clothing that allows easy access to the upper arm. Attendees requiring additional assistance or other accommodations should contact the Somerville Health Department at 617-625-6600 ext. 4300. More clinics will be scheduled as vaccine becomes available.

Saturday, October 17 at the Holiday Inn, the SHS Scholarship Foundation will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary. Over the years, the foundation has been responsible for handing out thousands of dollars in scholarships to deserving high school graduates. The Foundation idea was started by local publisher Robert J. L. Publicover, Tony Fedele, the headmaster at the high school, former Mayor Gene Brune and several other dedicated and committed community people. A Foundation that started with very little and has now grown to over $1M in scholarships. Call or go online to the Foundation’s Facebook site for reservations and cost of tickets.

By Jim Clark

Early last Saturday evening, a police officer was flagged down by an employee of the Goodwill store on Elm St. The employee informed the officer that suspected shoplifters were in the story and that he was requesting police assistance in the matter.

16 clients and staffers from the Somerville Council on Aging participated in the “Operation Ready” exercise at Logan International Airport.
— Photo by MaryAnn Manfra

By Maureen Bastardi
Outreach Worker
Somerville Council on Aging

On Friday, October 2, the Massachusetts Port Authority, along with several mutual aid partners, conducted a massive emergency response drill (a mock plane crash) at Logan International Airport. The purpose of such drills is to test coordination, communication and response in the event of a real incident at Logan.

Eagle Feathers #89 – Captain Waters and the Green Mountain Boys

By Bob (Monty) Doherty

John Adams was the most influential man to nominate George Washington of Virginia out of many potential leaders to take command of the Colonial Army. He thought that a leader from Virginia, because of its near central location, would bring the original thirteen colonies together. Adams was right. By the end of the eight- year Revolutionary War, Washington was loved across America.

By Donald Norton

Somerville Rotary had a full room at their annual Giggles Comedy Night show recently. Well over a 140 were present to enjoy a great show by three local comedians, food and lots of prizes to bid on that were donated to the club for this, their main charity fundraiser.

Wednesday, Oct 14
3:30pm – Cross Country: Boys Varsity Meet vs. Medford @ Blessed of the Bay Boat House
3:30pm – Cross Country: Girls Varsity Meet vs. Medford @ Blessed of the Bay Boat House
6:00pm – Football Practice Conway Park – Athletes should check in with Coaching Staff regarding lifting schedule
3:30pm – Golf: Varsity Match – Medford @ Unicorn
3:45pm – Volleyball: Girls Junior Varsity Match – Everett @ Everett
3:45pm – Volleyball: Girls Freshman Match – Everett @ Everett