The City of Somerville announced this week that Nunziato Field will be closed beginning Friday, July 17 for necessary repairs prior to the fall youth soccer season. This quickly moving project begins Friday as the city looks to fast track the improvements necessary to provide the city’s children with a safe, durable and high-quality field. The field will be closed to all users until September 2013.

SPUNKandCOmpany Dance will be among the many dance troupes scheduled to perform at this year’s ArtBeat event. – Photo by Rob Loud

By Cathleen Twardzik

On July 19 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., enjoy ArtBeat 2013 in Davis Square. A rain date of July 20 at the same time of day has been set.

The fun will continue on July 20 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. A rain date of July 21 at the same time of day has been set.

By Jim Clark

Police received complaints about loud partying going on near the Prospect Hill Tower after midnight last Saturday and responded, dispersing the crowd that had gathered there.

Greentown Labs brings 92 jobs to the ‘Innovation City’, will expand to over 140 in next five years

An innovative idea incubator at the forefront of the next-generation industries of clean energy and clean tech is moving from Boston’s innovation district to the Innovation City: Somerville.

By William C. Shelton

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This is an election year in Somerville, and elections are about the future. They are about what kind of city we want to live in and whether we need to change the path we are on if we are to arrive there. Candidates and voters are discussing a variety of matters this year. But one issue appears to be overarching:  the pattern of real estate development.

By Joseph A. Curtatone

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We have to stop picking around the edges when it comes to funding Massachusetts’ transportation system. The Legislature has arrived at an $800 million compromise bill after Gov. Deval Patrick proposed $1.2 billion in transportation funding earlier this year, but the bill does not account for a potential loss in toll revenue that the state has already agreed upon. We are so close to achieving a victory for our residents and our economy. All we need to do is make sure that the state is budgeting based upon real dollars, and for the long term.

181/197 Washington Street Development at a Crossroads
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Over the past few years, the development proposed by the Somerville Community Corporation on the site of the Boys and Girls Club (181 Washington Street) and by Cathartes Private Investments on the adjacent Cota Funeral Home (197 Washington Street) has been extremely controversial.  There are people from all over Somerville support the fact that this project contains a lot of income restricted affordable housing.  But few favor anything else about it.  Many who live near these building are also in favor of affordable housing, but almost all of them have been against the actual physical buildings being proposed.

Last year’s Kingman Rd. flooding provided a stark example of how serious the problem in the area has become.
– Photo by Harry Kane

By Harry Kane

Excessive flooding remains problematic for residents during rain storms in parts of Somerville, especially in Ward 2, according to Alderman Maryann Heuston, who addressed the issue at the July 11 Board of Alderman meeting. Specifically, Heuston noted three streets that continue to be affected most by the rainstorms: Dane Avenue, Clark Street and Kingman Road.

– Photos by Claudia Ferro

The heat didn’t stop the Sunsetters from performing at 20 Kensington Ave. on Tuesday night. The Ferro family hosted the performance and Stop & Shop provided refreshments for all. Following the event, the Sunsetters and children at the event were treated to free ice cream courtesy of Louie’s Ice cream at 193 Broadway.

By Jim Clark

Plainclothes on-duty officers spotted a man who was known to have active warrants out for his arrest in Foss Park last Saturday morning.

As they approached the man, Joseph Flynn, 21, and his female companion, Ella Mataev, 24, officers reportedly observed Flynn remove a cigarette package from his pocket and toss it behind him.