All Somerville Police cruisers are now fully equipped as of June 19 with nasal Naloxone (Narcan), a prescription medication that can reverse an opioid overdose, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Acting Chief of Police Charles Femino announce.

— Photo by TDM Photography.

Somerville residents and local officials gathered in Union Square plaza on
Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 5:00 pm to celebrate the beginning of a partnership called the GLX MassWIN Workforce Initiative. The program will help low-income and minority residents of Cambridge, Somerville, and Medford get access to training and job placement on the construction of the Green Line Extension. An MOU was signed on Wednesday, June 18 to formalize the creation of the program.

Artisan’s Asylum is the grateful recipient of a 3D printer, generously donated by Chicago-based Inventables in hopes that the technology will become more accessible to artists in the Somerville area and beyond.

By Douglas Yu

Artisan’s Asylum in Somerville, a non-profit community design and fabrication center, won a free 3D carving machine in a contest from Inventables, a Chicago-based hardware store for designers.

Craig Rourke who is running for State Representative for the seat held by Carl Sciortino who resigned earlier this year.

The kickoff party/fundraiser is at the West 7 Bistro, 1137 Broadway, 7-9 p.m., this Thursday, June 26.

The musical guest is Kemp Harris and the Scenario, along with comedian Paul D’Angelo. Appetizers and cash bar.

For more information and RSVP  info@craigrourke.org, and to find out more about Craig go to www.craigrourke.org.

 — Photos by Claudia Ferro

The third block party called Rhythm of the East! took place on Thursday, June 19 at Chuckie Harris Park. The block party had many different activities and performances, including SHS Jazz, Guitar & World Percussion Ensembles; Somerville Symphony Orkesta; Seed planting with Leanne Darrigo; Puppet workshop with SAC’s Heather Bulchanas; SCAT TV Mobile Studio; and a lot more.

By Ben Cassidy

After losing to the Stoneham Sabers in extra innings on the 15th, the Somerville Alibrandis rebounded by winning thrice last week against the Brighton Black Sox, AlThomas Athletics, and Malden Maddogs.

Jackie Olivia wearing her piece “The DC/Marvel Superhero Comic Book Dress”

By Jack Adams

On June 22, at the Uniun Warehouse in Somerville, the 2nd annual Trash Bash was held, a competition where art submitted had to be entirely made out of trash. Over 40 artists entered their work, for both the adult and youth competitions.

Jennifer Lawrence and Debra McLaughlin of ArtsUnion organized the Bash. McLaughlin said that about 25 percent of the artists there this year had participated the year before as well, although this year they had to submit different art.

By Jeremy van der Heiden

In a packed house with more than 100 residents and the full Board of Alderman Finance Committee present, Somerville Public Schools Superintendent Tony Pierantozzi gave a detailed analysis of the district’s budget plan for fiscal year 2014 this past Thursday, June 19, 2014. Although myriad items have been included in this year’s city budget plan, the school system remains as the single biggest investment.

Tonight, Wednesday, June 25, The Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, chaired by Alderman At Large Jack Connolly, will hold a public hearing beginning at 6:30 p.m. Questions submitted by members of the public will be answered by the four finalists for the position of Somerville Police Chief. The finalists include Somerville Deputy Chief Michael Cabral; Somerville Deputy Chief David Fallon; Manchester, NH Chief David Mara; and Hamden, CT Chief Thomas Wydra. The meeting will last approximately two hours and the resumes of the candidates have been posted on the city’s website. Attend or submit your questions to the candidates for the job.