As I prepare to enter the next chapter in my life starting on July 6, 2015, I do so with gratitude for the opportunity to be part this outstanding community. It has been my immense honor and privilege to serve our City, a city that respects and supports our youth and education like few others, as Superintendent of the Somerville Public Schools for a decade. I am thankful to be finishing a rewarding career in public education in the best urban school district in the Commonwealth.

A citation was issued by Alderman at Large William A. White Jr., and the entire Board and the Mayor at the Board of Aldermen regular meeting on June 25 commending School Superintendent Tony Pierantozzi, who is retiring after ten years of outstanding service to the entire community.

By Rebecca Danvers

Saint Clement School has announced that it is offering a Metro-Boston basketball summer camp for grades 1 through 10 on the following dates at the High School Gymnasium: Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 10 and Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17.

This July I turn 60 dear readers, so I thought it was time to put out a lyrical memoir of my early years in Boston.  Here is a review by the noted critic, and occasional Off the Shelf guest columnist Dennis Daly.

“What Happened to Being A Princess” Explores Abuse in Teen Relationships

DA Ryan with PSA Project winner Karis Morales and her cousins Yari and Amilia, who appeared in her winning video. ~Photo courtesy of the Middlesex Partnerships for Youth Inc.

Somerville High School has been named the winner of the 7^th Annual PSA Project hosted by Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Middlesex Partnerships for Youth, Inc., for an original video highlighting the theme of “I’m Worth More.” Somerville High School freshman Karis Morales was the creator of the winning video, titled What Happened to Being a Princess?

Arrests:
*

Brian Belew, of 179 Franklin Ave., Chelsea, June 22, 11:24 a.m., arrested at 77 Middlesex Ave. on a charge of larceny over $250.

Sory Diabete, June 24, 11:41 a.m., arrested at 7 Allen St. on a warrant charge of abuse prevention order violation.

 — Photos by Claudia Ferro

Parent Liaison at Parent Information Center (PIC) for Somerville Public Schools Aida Corredor recently retired after 20 years. Friends, family, co-workers, and Somerville officials attended her retirement party and showed their appreciation of her and the great work she has done.

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Heuston invite all interested community members to a public meeting to share a vision for the former Waste Transfer Station on Polar St., near Brickbottom. City representatives will present schematic drawings and a vision based on prior meetings with neighbors and stakeholders. The meeting will be held on Wed., July 8, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Argenziano School at 290 Washington St. All are welcome. For more information, contact the Somerville Arts Council at 617-625-6600 ext. 2985.

“Central Intelligence” filming set to begin at On the Hill Tavern. — Photo by Bobbie Toner

By Jim Clark

Filming for a major Hollywood movie, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Kevin Hart, is taking place from June 28 to July 1 at On the Hill Tavern in Somerville.