By William C. Shelton

  (The opinions and views expressed in the commentaries of The Somerville Times belong solely to the authors of those commentaries and  do not reflect the views or opinions of The Somerville Times, its staff or publishers)

The Union Square Green Line Station and Revitalization Plan promise unprecedented opportunities for the neighborhood and the city as a whole. With these opportunities come significant risks.

Photo courtesy of Boston Bruins

The Boston Bruins recently hosted their sixth annual Bruins Holiday Tournament for local Squirt/Mite youth hockey organizations. The Somerville Squirts were runner-up in their division at the tournament, which took place from Dec. 27 to Dec. 30. A “Bruins Ice Girl” and the Bruins mascot, Blades, pose with team members and their coaches.

The Somerville High School Trivia Team at the Super Sunday tryout Nov. 3. Team members take a break for a playful pose. Pictured (from left) are Celine Lessard-Brandt, John Iacovino, Miles Bain, RJ Bingham and Graham Lessard-Brandt holding fellow team member Julian Layton.

By Somerville Times Staff

The Somerville High School’s Trivia Team will return to WGBH High School Quiz Show later this month as one of the top 16 academic teams in Massachusetts. Somerville will face off against Nantucket High School in a four-on-four televised trivia competition, which tapes at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, and is scheduled to air at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 8 (with a  repeat at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 9).

By Jim Clark

A reported unarmed robbery brought police to a Beacon St. location in the early morning hours of Jan. 12.

The emotionally distraught victim told police that while she was on her way to work, as she crossed Somerville Ave. coming from Belmont St., she noticed a man walking along the opposite side of the street.

2014 online Registration is now open

Register today at: www.somervillelittleleague.org

(Major/Minor league registration discounted $25, Farm league discounted $10 until March 1st)

By Joseph A. Curtatone

(The opinions and views expressed in the commentaries of The Somerville Times belong solely to the authors of those commentaries and  do not reflect the views or opinions of The Somerville Times, its staff or publishers)

In my inaugural address, I called upon our community to set a citywide goal to reduce our net carbon emissions to zero by 2050. That’s an ambitious goal, but by setting the bar high, we will not be content to nip and tuck around the edges, but will fervently take on the challenge of climate change. Our children and their children deserve no less from us, and Somerville can make a difference. Cities are collectively responsible for over 70 percent of greenhouse gas emissions across the planet, according to the United Nations. We must do our part and do it the same way we approach every issue facing our city. We will study the facts and make prudent, patient investments today with an eye on tomorrow.

Arlington Catholic High School student John Richard, flanked by Alderman At Large Dennis M. Sullivan and his parents, received the praise and recognition by the entire Board of Aldermen for his outstanding achievements in sports.

By Ariana Mackey

The Board of Aldermen meets each week to discuss important issues and happenings within the community, and that includes a chance to recognize achievements of its residents and public servants.

During the boards Jan. 9 meeting, Alderman Dennis Sullivan recognized Officer Nicholas Stiles, who is retiring from the Somerville Police Department after 40 years of service, 20 of which were served as the Ward 1 community police officer.