Jim Halloran announces move to DPW. Public process to be utilized in search for new Director

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced today that following  an announcement by the City’s Superintendent of Recreation, Jim Halloran, of his intent to accept a position within the Somerville Department of Public Works’ Weights and Measures division, the city will conduct a public search for the next Superintendent, effective immediately. Halloran will assume his position at the DPW on July 1.

— Photos by Claudia Ferro

The city’s fifth annual SomerStreets series kicked off for summer 2014 with “Carnaval @ SomerStreets” on East Broadway Sunday.

SomerStreets is the city’s take on the internationally renowned “open streets” concept, closing busy city streets to vehicles and opening them up for cycling, walking, dancing, running and other activities.

By Jim Clark

Police were called to Saks Fifth Avenue on 300 Canal St. last Saturday on reports that loss prevention personnel were fighting with an alleged shoplifter in the store’s parking lot area.

Upon arrival, police officers assisted in subduing the suspect, Hacene Merzi, 55, back into the store’s loss prevention office.

Christine Barber of Thurston Street is a candidate for State Representative from Ward 4 and Ward 7 here in Somerville and several precincts in South Medford/Hillside and West. She has a fundraiser and kickoff Tuesday (last night ) night at Sabur Restaurant here in Somerville, we wish her the best of luck.

Somerville Little League, In honor of the 75th Anniversary of Little League baseball in the US, will sponsor a “Majors All Star Game”, featuring some of the best players Somerville Little League has to offer. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 7, beginning at 10:30 a.m., at Conway Park. In addition, that day will also feature many of the Opening Day activities that were cancelled back in April due to inclement weather. Starting with the recognition of several longtime champions of Somerville Little League baseball who will be honored for their service, Somerville Police and Fire units will be on hand, along with the Somerville Police Honor Guard, who will present their colors. 

Jay Landers, Adrianna Keefe, Jennifer DiPersio, Joytika Bhargo, and Erica Voolich. —Photo by Arthur Ingalls, Geskus Photography

The Somerville Mathematics Fund is pleased to announce the winners of their renewable mathematics scholarships for 2014. The Math Fund was founded to celebrate and encourage math achievement and these young women deserve to be celebrated for their work in math and science while in high school.

Guyanese fashion was the focus at Some ’Ting Nice in Somerville.

By Nidhi Mathson

Colorful, breezy and flowing dresses, skirts and swimwear adorned models as they sashayed down the aisle to rhythmic Caribbean music. It was the scene inside the Caribbean restaurant Some ’Ting Nice in Somerville on Memorial Day weekend.

Outside, the traffic whizzed by on McGrath Highway. The restaurant had been transformed into a runway for models who walked by guests enjoying various selections from the menu. The mix of Caribbean food, fashion and music created a light and carefree mood among the viewers, who applauded and cheered for the models as they came by their tables in various outfits.

Get the latest from the front lines of the “War on Rats,” check out the high school’s culinary arts program, go to WGBH-TV for the Quiz Team’s last match, hear from the mayor and others on the “Secure Communities” program and find out about the possible ban on plastic bag use in Somerville.

Tune into Somerville Neighborhood News each week on SCATV Ch. 3 or at www.scatvsomerville.org/SNN.
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I am writing this letter because I think Mr. Devanthery, Dr. Hatch, Ms Weigenfeld and Ms. Vozella at the East Somerville Community School have gone well beyond their duties. They are amazing as teachers and counselors. They have put forth more than they have to for our children. They have done not only their job, but the job of others to make sure our children are safe.