Our guest columnist this week is Union Square resident Kirk Etherton:

One great thing – or problem – about my living here in “Greater Somerville” (which includes Boston) is that there are always so many very good events, it’s easy to miss something great.

Alex Munteanu explores what it means to be fenced in – even when we think we are not. Munteanu is a junior at Endicott College, studying Creative Writing and Photography. She has been published in The Endicott Review, for which she is an editor. Alexandra enjoys writing poetry and fiction.

— Photos by Donald Norton

Alderman at Large:

Jack Connolly 3670

Sean Fitzgerald 3512

Mary Jo Rossetti  4128

Dennis Sullivan  4350

William White  4035

With 100% of Somerville Ward 3’s vote counted, Lee Erica Palmer was honored to earn a seat on the Somerville School Committee with 81% of the vote, according to the unofficial tally.

ResiStat meetings are an opportunity for you to learn more about things happening in your neighborhood – including development in Winter Hill – as well as ask questions and share your ideas with the Mayor, elected and city officials, and your neighbors.

Many of us do feel a certain sense of loyalty to and take pride in the neighborhoods we live, work and play in. And why not? We choose to live in this great city for reasons of our own, and it’s clear that most of us really enjoy it here.

By Donald Norton

An old city election political sign showed up under siding that was removed recently while the homeowner was remolding their home.

Gus Barrasso was an alderman here in the city in the late 60’s and early 70’s, in Winter Hill, Ward 4.

If you live in West Somerville, Teele Square, or the Tufts area this is a chance for to come learn more about things happening in your neighborhood – including development of the Powder House School and quality of life issues – as well as ask questions and share your ideas with the Mayor, elected and city officials, and your neighbors.

Join the City of Somerville for the fifth annual Somerville Bulb Blitz on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon, and help prepare your neighborhood for a bright and colorful spring 2016! Residents are invited to join city staff to plant bulbs that will bloom in Spring 2016. Since the Bulb Blitz began in 2011, residents have planted more than 12,300 bulbs citywide. Participants should bring their own tools (bulb planters, shovels, hoes, gloves, etc.). To sign up, visit http://tinyurl.com/2015bulbblitz. For more information or with questions, contact Luisa Oliveira at LOLIVEIRA@somervillema.gov.

The Somerville Health and Human Services Department has scheduled two additional free public flu vaccination clinics. While there is no charge for vaccinations, attendees are asked to bring an insurance card if available. Those wanting a vaccine should wear clothing that allows easy access to the upper arm. Flu clinics will be held as follows: