Did you hear the big door slamming sound last weekend? It’s all those doors being closed and people running up to NH or down to the cape to have a great summer. Summer’s finally here and we wish all a safe and happy time this year. The streets seemed empty, compared to what we’re used to.

“Xing & Emily” by Hannah Engelson

By Sanjeev Selvarajah

The Collective C.R.I.T is taking over all eyes, and Earth. The series featured in Washington St. art gallery challenges viewers to partake in the knowledge of the real world and the experience of careful visual artists.

We applaud the Somerville Police Department’s collaboration with the Center for Teen Empowerment in implementing their “Walking Dialogues” program.

Police, youth and community members are invited to join in a series of and community social events. There will be multiple locations to share your thoughts and identify concerns for action.

By Jim Clark

Police were called to the Outback Steakhouse restaurant at Grand Union Blvd. last Friday on reports of a dispute.

Upon arrival, officers questioned the involved parties.

Eagle Feathers #107 – Two Brief Friends

By Bob (Monty) Doherty

They were two generals fighting for freedom in the American Revolutionary Army. One was newly appointed. He was killed in his first battle and became a national hero. The other was a veteran who fought in many battles, both on land and sea, and died a national disgrace.

By Kevin Dickinson

The OPENAIR Circus is a Somerville based non-profit organization, offering classes for children in the summer, workshops for children and adults, and performance opportunities for its students.

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The Ibbetson Street Press Lifetime Achievement Award was started back in 2003 as part of The Somerville News Writers Festival that Timothy Gager and I founded (it ended in 2010).

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Poet John E. Howard writes: “I was born and raised in Maine, going on 6 years living in Somerville, a Professional Counselor and Coach by training, a mentor, husband and teacher. Poetry, among other things, can be a great balancer in a world often bent on distraction or self-destruction.”

Beginning Tuesday, July 5, 2016, Cedar St. will be closed to through traffic AT ALL TIMES between Sartwell Ave. and Elm St. Abutters within the work zone will not have access to their driveways during working hours. The contractor will work with the residents to provide special access for moving vans, deliveries, etc when possible. No cars will be allowed to park on street during work hours (7 a.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m.). This portion of Cedar St. is expected to reopen in the fall.

Arrests:
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Bao Tran, of 665 Washington St., Boston, June 27, 12:19 p.m., arrested at Washington St. on warrant charges of larceny over $250 by check, operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license, larceny over $250, larceny over $250 by false pretenses, uninsured motor vehicle or trailer, utter false check, and forgery of check.