Since the Ibbetson Street Press and Endicott College formed an affiliation a few years ago, we have tried to reach out to the creative writing student body as well as the faculty. During this time we have published student interviews with such accomplished poets and writers as Marge Piercy, Maxine Kumin, Diana Der-Hovanessian, and others in our literary magazine Ibbetson Street. Students, as well as faculty have seen their own poems published in my column in The Somerville News. Students have written book reviews on our popular literary blog Boston Area Small Press and Poetry Scene, and in the bible of the small press itself: The Small Press Review.

Well April is the most rainy month. And rain can be a metaphor for many things. Endicott College Creative Writing student Jason L. Roberts has a lot to say on the subject.

Mayor Joe and a panel of judges sample healthy food items for the Food Challenge at last year’s event. ~Photo by Jackie Rossetti.

Kick Off is April 13

Arrests:
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Brandon Sheffield, 26, of 178 Boston Ave., April 1, 2:16 p.m., arrested at 220 Washington St. on warrant charges of mayhem, armed assault to murder, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

Gilmar Deoliveira, 25, of 10 River Rd., April 1, 5:16 p.m., arrested at 255 Pearl St. on charges of assault and battery, and witness intimidation.

The City of Somerville will host an electronic waste recycling event on Saturday, April 13 at the Department of Public Works, 1 Franey Road, from 9:00am to noon. This event is open to Somerville residents and businesses.

Early Somerville living built character by Paul Maisano

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It was dead silent that July morning as I walked by Glen Park. A weird mist covered the entire field. It was almost scary. In the distance, the fog hid the bottom part of the huge old wooden light posts. Those giant splintery pillars seemed to grow out of the white blanket. My eyes locked on to the top portions set up against the early morning sky. The clusters of silver metal cans that housed massive glass light bulbs once again promising to light the night softball games all summer…were dark.

Michael Nesmith and band is on the road and stopping off in Somerville. – photo by Alexandra Battaglia

By Jim Clark

Michael Nesmith is a man who has worn many hats in his professional career. As one of the progenitors of the budding country-rock genre of the 70s, one can picture him in a rugged Stetson. As a creative innovator in television and film, a stylish director’s beret might seem appropriate. And, as millions of baby boomer fans of the wildly popular 60s rock group The Monkees would affirm, the signature wool cap that became a trademark for his television persona would surely come to mind.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

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It’s an exciting time of the year for high school kids. The nice weather reminds us that June and freedom are right around the corner.

The Somerville COA had a great breakfast to begin the month of April with a talk by Seth Coburn, Tufts Friedman School on Nutrition Science and Policy Intern at the COA and resident nutritionist for their Fit-4-Life program. Pictured here are Hazel Evans, Seth Coburn and Theresa Connolly. Seth spoke about healthy eating and how easy it can be. He is putting together the Nutrition Fair, May 2 at Holland Street Center with lots of healthy food samples, guidelines for healthy eating and more. Sign up at 617-625-6600 ext. 2300. It’s free.

Somerville Residents Ages 16 and Up Eligible to Apply for Summer Program; Job Placement in City Departments, Local Businesses

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Somerville Youth Services Coordinator Nancy Bacci announced that applications are now available for the 2013 Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program.  Available through April 30, applications can be found at the City of Somerville’s Personnel Department (City Hall) or on the city’s website (www.somervillema.gov).  The Program provides opportunities for Somerville youth to gain employment and job training within the public and private sectors throughout the summer.  Eligible students must be Somerville residents, enrolled in high school, and at least 16 years of age.  All applications must be returned to the Personnel Department.