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:

The girl’s soccer team clinched its second tournament birth in school history and second birth in two years with a convincing 5-0 win over Cristo Rey Boston on Saturday afternoon. With this win the lady anchors improved to 8 wins, 7 losses and two tie games in the season. The goals were scored by Kelysha Chambers and Valerie Samedy (sophomores), Kathiana Monestime (senior) and two goals from seventh grade phenom Maria Peirera. Senior goalkeeper Erika Lydon teamed up with the defense of sophomores Joyselen Lopes and Destiny Augustine and senior Adrianna Kinney to record their eighth shutout of the season. Seedlings for the playoffs will be determined on November 2.

Update:You can post photos via Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. As long as you use the hashtag #SquareFlair and your post is public, they will be able to find it in a search and count it.

Help your neighborhood get celebratory banners!

Can you just not hide your Somerville pride? Somerville residents, show us what’s awesome about your neighborhood and your local business district by sharing your #SquareFlair! During the week of Nov. 1 – Nov. 6, use the hashtag #squareflair to show us what you love about your square, an example of how you support your neighbors and your favorite local business, and any way you get involved in your City to help your square win 2015 commemorative All-America City banners! Winners will be announced on Saturday, Nov. 7, at a SQUARE Party, complete with Square Dancing and square-themed food!

Two featured news headlines from Somerville Neighborhood News #51 are “Somerville Takes Race and Racism Conversations to the Neighborhoods” and “How the Arts Community and Somerville Non Profits Collaborate.”