The SOS (Somerville Overcoming Addition) 2nd Annual Candlelight Memorial Vigil will be held Tuesday, September 15 at 7:00 p.m. at Somerville High School. The vigil program starts at 7:00 p.m. Reflect with friends, visit resource tables, and get trained for overdose prevention/Narcan from 6:15 to 7:00 p.m. For more information and to read more about this go to their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/somervilleovercomingaddiction.com.

State and local officials are determined to do everything they can to make sure that the Green Line Extension project continues through to its completion.

By Josie Grove

Last Sunday, Deborah Kaplan waited for the 88 bus to take her from Union Square to Lechmere. In a few years, the Green Line Extension could make her trip faster. But since the project has been projected to go nearly $1 billion over budget, its future is becoming less certain. Kaplan is ambivalent. “I never particularly expected it to be on time,” she says. “If it actually happens, I will be pleasantly surprised, but the buses are great.”

Looking to use up the last harvest of your zucchini and tomatoes? This recipe is easy and flavorful. It can be served over your favorite pasta, roasted spaghetti squash and even over grilled boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs with rice.

— Photos by Claudia Ferro

The news that we – us taxpayers, remember? – will be footing the bill for a replacement slide at Chuckie Harris Park came as quite a shock to a good number of us. Particularly in light of the fact that the existing defunct one is not that old to begin with.

Wednesday, September 9:

3:00 p.m. – Golf Practice – Stonemeadow Golf

Athletes are to meet in area designated by coach

5:15 p.m. – JV Girls Volleyball Practice – Field House

5:15 p.m. – Varsity Girls Volleyball Practice – Field House

Beginning Guitar

A 10 week “hands on”, non-technical (no music reading necessary) approach to playing guitar. Course is taught by Jimmy Del Ponte, Youth Arts Coordinator.
Only 4 Spots Available!
The Student Recording Studio
(Room 205 at the Edgerly School)
Tuesdays, 3 – 4 p.m. Sept. 15th – Nov. 17th, 2015
Boys & Girls Ages 12 yrs. old and up
FREE

“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?