6:00 p.m. Tuesday to approximately 6:00 a.m. Wednesday morning: Eversource will be on site conducting necessary utility work that is expected to impact the sidewalk and one travel lane (right lane) in front of 240 Elm St. Noise impacts will be reduced after 12 a.m.; however, crews will continue to work until the beginning of the Wednesday morning commute. This work will not be conducted during the business day. No detours or traffic delays are expected.

Looking through the store’s windows I saw a parade of leather shoes and boots, disembodied bronze female legs crossed seductively, a sexy, form- fitting floral dress on a one-armed mannequin, vintage vinyls,  and ephemera from the 70s to the 90s. It all caught my fancy…. So I interviewed Andrew Wiley–his shop on 429 Somerville Ave–in the midst of a hip Union Square.

The CPA Ribbon Cutting event at the Prospect Hill Tower, originally scheduled for Tuesday, May 24, has been postponed. A new date is TBD, and will be announced at a later date.

Join Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 3 Alderman Robert McWatters, the Community Preservation Committee and Community Preservation Act (CPA) project implementers on Tuesday, May 24, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. for a celebration to mark the reopening of Prospect Hill Tower.

Arrests:
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Domingo Peters, of 240 Albany St., Cambridge, May 16, 12:45 p.m., arrested at Somerville Ave. on a warrant charge of criminal harassment.

Kassy Depina, of 32 Newtowne Ct., Cambridge, May 16, 1:31 p.m., arrested on warrant charges of identity fraud, receiving a stolen credit card, and attempt to commit a crime.

Tufts University provided Somerville’s youth soccer and lacrosse programs with access to more than 600 hours of playing time on its athletic fields this spring sports season in an effort to help address a shortage of city fields. The arrangement continues Tufts’ commitment to supporting the youth of the university’s host communities.

Nonprofit Human Service Agency Will Move to 291 Mystic Avenue  Due To MBTA Eminent Domain

Walnut Street Center, a premier nonprofit human service agency that provides comprehensive supports to adults with intellectual disabilities, is relocating to a new building, in Medford MA, at 291 Mystic Avenue. The new building, which is a 42,000 square foot, one-level, fully handicap accessible space, will be completely renovated into a state-of-the-art facility and will be a positive upgrade for the Walnut Street team and the individuals supported. The move will serve as an opportunity for Walnut Street Center to expand to the Metro North service area, and the new building renovations will provide a chance to integrate some exciting service opportunities. The ground-breaking for the building renovations will take place this month, on May 26, 2016 from 10am – 12pm at the new building location and is expected to be attended by Medford’s mayor Stephanie Burke, the Somerville ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) coordinator Betsy Allen, and more.

750 Healthy trees to receive ash borer prevention treatments; 150 sickly ash trees proposed for removal and replacement; Public hearing on proposed removals May 25th

With the potential for emerald ash borer infestation on the rise locally, the City of Somerville is taking preventive measures to stop the spread of the destructive pest to avoid potential tree loss. Efforts include preventive treatments for healthy ash trees and the proposed removal and replacement of sickly ash trees to avert subsequent widespread infestation.

~Photo by Claudia Ferro

The Somerville Sunsetters are coming to a street near you! The Sunsetters, a traveling youth performance troupe that performs classic show tunes and modern musicals in Somerville neighborhoods throughout July and August, is now booking shows for the summer 2016 season. Residents interested in hosting a performance in your neighborhood should contact Jackie Rossetti at 617-625-6600 ext. 2614, or JRossetti@somervillema.gov. Performances are held Monday through Thursday evenings, 7 to 8 p.m., in July and August. Some blackout dates apply. Performance slots fill up quickly, so book yours today!

New indoor turf in town

This spring, the Founders Memorial Ice Rink has a new look. The winter surface has been replaced with artificial turf. More than $67,000 was spent to install the temporary turf that will add field space for the spring and summer months.

Are you interested in learning more about the proposed rebuilding of Somerville High School? Join the Somerville High School Building Committee (SBC) and Mayor Curtatone at the May 23, SBC meeting to hear about the proposed option, “4b,” its current design, and additional options being discussed.