“I would like to live there (in Honduras), but then I wouldn’t—because you don’t see so many stuff that America has. Over there is poor. It’s considered one of the poorest countries.” — Heibyn

Cynthia Staples is a writer and photographer living in Somerville. Through words and images, she tries to capture the beauty of everyday moments. Follow her creative journey at wordsandimagesbycynthia.com.

Local notables Mike, Chris and Judy Podymaitis are seen here checking out the trophy at the Deutsche Bank Championship, benefitting the Tiger Woods Foundation, that took place over the Labor Day holiday at TPC Boston in Norton, MA. Maybe they are taking measurements for over the fireplace someday?

Only Ward 6 residents will be voting in preliminary election

The 2015 Preliminary City Election will be held on Thursday, Sept. 17, and only residents in Ward 6 will be casting ballots that day.

Arrests:
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John McLean, August 31, 9:24 a.m., arrested at Bowers Ave. on warrant charges of threat to commit a crime, disorderly conduct, and assault.

Trash and recycling pick up will be on a holiday schedule all week. Place trash out one day after your normal pick up day.

As part of ongoing work on McGrath Highway, MassDOT contractors will begin construction next week on Washington St. at the intersection with McGrath Highway that will change traffic patterns in the area.

Senator Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville) announced this week  that the Massachusetts Senate is seeking nominees to participate in the 75th Citizens’ Legislative Seminar (CLS), which will take place October 20 and 21 at the State House. CLS is a semi-annual educational seminar geared towards adults of all ages interested in learning more about state government and the legislative process.

By Doug Holder

I had interviewed Jane Sherrill in the past, so I decided to revisit her. We met in the crowded Bloc11 Cafe in Union Square, Somerville. We talked of all things water. Sherrill is an accomplished painter of the ocean, and recently has moved on to icicles. She is also a scholar of light and shadow, in short an artist who is in awe of the world

On September 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the First Church Somerville UCC, 89 College Avenue, all of the Ward 6  candidates who will face off in the only primary this municipal cycle have agreed to take part together in a forum.