Carl Sciortino, state lawmaker and social justice advocate, has extensive experience advocating on behalf of people living with HIV and those vulnerable to infection.

AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts announces today that it has named Carl Sciortino its Executive Director. Sciortino, a state representative from the 34th Middlesex District, will resign from elected office Friday, April 4.

Somerville’s overburdened recreation and athletic fields require creative solutions that will be drafted by a consulting firm that has completed an initial assessment of the city’s fields, and a new task force will be convened to review the proposals, Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced.

Arrests:
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David Kakles, 45, of 74 Wheatland St., March 17, 5:26 a.m., arrested at home on a charge of assault and battery.

Robert Gibson, 64, of 56 Fremont St., March 17, 1:52 p.m., arrested at 25 Highland Ave. on a charge of failure to register as a sex offender.

— Photos by Bobbie Toner

A tractor-trailer got snagged on low hanging power lines on Packard Avenue early Monday afternoon. The driver was not injured, although the accident did knock out power in the area and led to the road being closed for several hours.

Street sweeping parking regulations in effect April 1 thru Dec. 31. Residents reminded to sign up for Somerville Sweeper email alerts in advance.

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the Somerville Traffic and Parking Department remind all residents that regular street sweeping schedules will resume beginning Tuesday, April 1 and continue through Dec. 31, 2014.

Theatre@First’s production of Tom Stoppard’s classic play will be at the Davis Square Theatre, April 4-12.

Theatre@First Artistic Director Elizabeth Hunter answers some questions about her current production of Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

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Somerville has tons of baby-boomer musicians, as well as a new crop of talent serenading our Seven Hills! There was a garage or cellar band on just about every street in the ‘60s and ‘70s.

Next steps with alternate bidder
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The city has ended negotiations with Tufts University on their proposed project for redeveloping the former Powder House School site due to Tuft’s inability to meet the project timeline. At this public meeting, which was originally scheduled to review the Tufts proposal, we will discuss this new development in the process along with next steps for moving forward with an alternate project. Date: Wednesday, March 26th, 2014, 6:30 pm. Location: TAB Buildling, 167 Holland St. For more information: Please see http://www.somervillema.gov/news/city-ends-negotiations-tufts-powder-house-school-redevelopment. Contact: George Proakis 617-625-6600 x2504.

Director Ian Judge is proud of the history and continuing legacy of the historic Somerville Theatre. — Photo by Jack Adams

By Jack Adams

From this past January and through May 11, the Somerville Theatre is celebrating its 100-year anniversary with 100 days of movies, events and even a little vaudeville.

After it first opened May 11, 1914, the Somerville Theatre played mostly vaudeville and plays, as they appealed to those who came to Somerville, which at the time was a shopping destination. What it plays has evolved to reflect Somerville, which Director Ian Judge said has helped it stay alive.

The Center for Career and Technical Education at Somerville High School will host its annual Vocational Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 22. The event offers students and parents a chance to learn about the many programs offered and a chance to tour the facilities.