By Kelley Sferrazza

On Monday, July 18, 2016, DPH Life Safety Code Surveyor arrived unannounced to perform the Somerville Home’s Life Safety Inspection. It brings me great pride to state that we were deficiency free!

By Jim Clark

Police were called to the Star Market at McGrath Hwy. last Sunday on reports of a shoplifting incident.

As officers made their way to the scene they were advised by dispatchers that the suspect had left the store and was seen standing outside a nearby beauty supply shop.

Cyclists, motorists, and pedestrians are often finding their way through our busy streets challenging and sometimes dangerous. Many are asking whether or not it is time for stricter regulations and enforcement.

By Amy Swain

The issue is not new, but it is intensifying. While bicycles have always been a staple of Somerville transportation, they have also brought questions of safety into public traffic conversation.

Wynn Resorts announced today that it has officially received its Chapter 91 license from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and will immediately start construction on the $2.1 billion Wynn Boston Harbor resort.

“After three years and one of the most thorough licensing and environmental review processes in the history of Massachusetts, Wynn Boston Harbor has its license in hand and will begin construction. Hiring and building starts tomorrow,” said Robert DeSalvio, President of Wynn Boston Harbor. “That’s good news for 4,000 union construction workers, their families, and all the local businesses and nearby communities who will benefit from our $2.1 billion project.”

The Somerville Condominium Review Board (CRB) will hold a special meeting on Thursday, August 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Visiting Nurses Association (259 Lowell St.) to solicit public comment on proposed enforcement of notification requirements under the Somerville Condominium Conversion Ordinance.

By Kevin Dickinson

In the emotionally charged discussion regarding the Black Lives Matter movement, whether it is a political or social movement, or whether or not it puts police officers in a bad light, the question remains as to whether or not the banner that hangs at the City of Somerville’s City Hall building should be there or if it should come down.

Wall to Wall: Art Builds Community will be on exhibit at the Nave Gallery, 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, from September 24 to October 30.

By Sanjeev Selvarajah

The Nave Gallery is holding the upcoming community event, Wall to Wall, calling on all who want to highlight and help their community using the Arts: there is a $15 entry fee. A maximum of three pieces may be entered for consideration. Submissions will be accepted through August 15. The Nave Gallery will retain only 30% commission for work sold.

Yes, we were assured that the Annual Mayor’s Senior Picnic is being held today, Wednesday, August 3, at Powder House Park in West Somerville. It was not advertised on the City of Somerville’s website like the other Council on Aging events are. Is the Director, Cindy Hickey, trying to keep it a secret? Maybe she decided not to invite those elderly that don’t live in elderly housing? We will be there to check it out this year. We think it’s at around noontime, but who knows?