Testing to be done in West Somerville. Smoke is nontoxic, non-staining and creates no fire hazard. Individuals in testing areas with respiratory problems and who are immobile should call (978)-416-8000.

Smoke and dye testing of portions of Somerville’s sewer lines to identify connections between the drain and sanitary sewer systems will be conducted by city contractors Wright-Pierce beginning Monday, July 29, and continuing at various times through Friday, August 9. Residents will be notified via phone and email alerts prior to testing in your neighborhood.

Bertram A. Gay.

Bertram A. Gay was born August 21, 1940 in Wales, the second child of the (late) Florence Bowman  & Bertram A. Gay. He was the beloved husband for 49 yrs to Dorothy Kelly Gay. Devoted father of Geraldine Barker and her husband Tim of Pawling, New York, and Donald Gay and his wife Lisa of Somerville, MA. Brother of Doreen Coombe and her husband Donald of Christchurch, England. Loving Boppa of Timmy, Evan, Shannon, Melissa and Brian. Cherished godfather of Louise Noonan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews in England, Ireland, and Dubai.

The 12^th Annual Pig Pickin’ & Fund Raiser for The Somerville Homeless Coalition (SHC) will take place Redbones, 55 Chester Street, Davis Square on Monday, August 5, 6 – 9 p.m.. Come for the Q.  Come for the cause.

Celebrate summer with the City of Somerville at “Seize the Summer,” the July installment of the city’s seasonal SomerStreets festival, on Sunday, July 28 from noon to 4 p.m. between Walnut and Cedar Streets on Highland Ave.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

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It’s an Indian restaurant today, but on that spot in Teele Square once stood The Jumbo Lounge. They took the name from P.T. Barnum’s infamous circus elephant who became Tufts University’s mascot.

The Somerville Tsunami 10U softball team enters the second half of their season this week with a 6-1 record putting them in 4^th place for the push to the finish.

Mayor Curtatone and Ward 5 Alderman Courtney O’Keefe invite all interested residents to a public meeting to discuss flood-related issues and proposed mitigation in the Cedar and Hall Street neighborhood.

Cavalia’s Odysseo combines equestrian mastery and spectacular theatricality, presenting its world-renowned production at Assembly Row in August.

By Cathleen Twardzik

Cavalia’s Odysseo will open in Somerville on August 7 at 8 p.m. under “The White Big Top” at Assembly Row at the intersection of Interstate 93 and Route 28, at 201 Assembly Square Drive.

By Joseph A. Curtatone

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Last week we welcomed one of the country’s largest clean energy and tech incubators, Greentown Labs, to its new home in our city. Greentown is moving from its current location in the Boston Innovation District not to just another innovation center or district, but to the Innovation City, that’s us. Somerville prides itself on innovation, creativity and originality and companies that hold these values are taking note and moving here, and bringing good jobs with them.

– Photos courtesy of  Boston Herald, Mark Garfinkel