Local families enjoyed exploring different cultures from around the world at the 2015 Somerville World’s Fair that took place at the Center for Arts at the Armory this past Sunday.

By Jason Andrew Park

Under a row of Chinese paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling, children and their parents danced to music, engaged in arts and crafts, and participated in various cultural activities from around the world. These families were attending the 2015 Somerville World’s Fair hosted at the Center for Arts at the Armory this past Sunday.

Eagle Feathers #71 – Medals of Honor

By Bob (Monty) Doherty

Often, when something small is accomplished and people want recognition for it, the humorous reply is, “What do you want, a medal? “ A medal should be earned; or otherwise, its worth is diluted.

Alderman-At-Large Mary Jo Rossetti represented Somerville at this year’s MMA meeting on January 23.

By Rebecca Danvers

Mary Jo Rossetti, Somerville Alderman-At-Large, joined selectmen, mayors, managers, councilors and finance members from across the state at the Massachusetts Municipal Association’s 2015 Annual Meeting held at the Hynes Convention Center on January 23.

I got the news famed Boston street artist Sidewalk Sam died. Here is an interview I conducted with him several years ago. Sam also talked about another figure who has passed away, the poet Jack Powers, found of Stone Soup Poets. Both men were great artists in their own regard, and great supporters of the arts. They will be sorely missed. 

Endicott College poet Simrin Tamhane writes of  hypocrisy, and writes about it with pith and wit.

The meeting of the Legislative Matters Committee and the Committee of the Whole of the Somerville Board of Alderman and its primary agenda item, the public hearing on snow removal regulations, scheduled for Tuesday evening, Feb.3, has been cancelled due to snow conditions.

Somerville Schools closed Tuesday, no evening activities.

The City of Somerville’s snow emergency will remain in effect until Tues., Feb. 3, at 6 p.m., Mayor Curtatone announced today. At the end of a snow emergency, residents have two hours to move vehicles from municipal and school parking lots. Cars must be moved by 8 p.m. Tuesday to avoid being ticketed and towed.

Alderman Jack Connolly presents Somerville Police Sgt. Sergio Costa with a citation from the City of Somerville.

City officials honored two of Somerville’s finest at the January 22 meeting of the Board of Aldermen. Citations were awarded to Carrie Dancy, who is leaving East Somerville Main Streets after 8 years as its first and only Executive Director, and to Somerville Police Sgt. Sergio Costa who distinguished himself by taking appropriate action that prevented a potentially life-threatening situation while on duty at the Jingle Bell Run Road Race on Dec. 14, 2014. Mayor Curtatone and Board members thanked Dancy and Costa for their generous service to the city.

Alderman Matt McLaughlin presents Carrie Dancy with a citation from the city.

We have some interesting headlines for the latest Somerville Neighborhood News show, a community news production brought to you by the dedicated staff, volunteers and interns at Somerville Community Access TV.​

By Bob Katzen, Beacon Hill Roll Call

On Thursday, Jan. 29, the House 45-109, voted against reinstating a rule that prohibits any member from serving as speaker for more than eight consecutive years. The rule was originally adopted by the House as part of a rules package that was approved in 2009. There was not a specific roll call vote on the limit itself in 2009.