Millions of gallons of ethanol may be passing through Somerville in the years to come.

By Harry Kane

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has all but given the green light for an ethanol train to pass through Somerville, by releasing an impact study that outlines the proposed route. However, the confirmation depends on whether the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection will sanction the operation.

Developing stimulating play areas for kids is an important priority for parents and community leaders, according to author Mike Lanza.

By Izak Shapiro

On Tuesday, March 19, over 60 people, mostly Somerville residents, gathered in the Aldermanic Chambers at City Hall to discuss how to find safe spaces for Somerville’s children to play, and to unite.

We want to wish all Villens out there a Happy Passover this week and a blessed and Happy Easter to all, from all of us here at the Somerville News.

By Mike Stoller

With a strong core of veteran players returning and a talented young cast arriving, the Somerville High baseball team has the lofty the goal of making it to the postseason after finishing with a 4-13 record last year.

By Harry Kane

In a quirky coffee shop named Ola, located in the heart of Ward 1, newly appointed school committee representative, Steve Roix, sipped on Colombian coffee and reminisced about his arrival to Somerville.

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I can strongly relate to the poll and Editorial piece on road closures in Somerville in the current issue of the Somerville News as a resident of Medford who relies on the MBTA buses to get me to Somerville or Cambridge or Boston.

Dog owners are among the most faithfully loyal of all the animal species in the world. They pamper their pets lavishly, oftentimes treating them as if they were members of their own families.

Arrests:
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Jennifer Cheek, 37, of 31 William St., Medford, March 18, 10:04 a.m., arrested at 483 Broadway on warrant charges of misdemeanor breaking and entering and destruction of property over $250.

Carlton Buscemi, 24, of 22 Wellington Ave., March 19, 2:37 p.m., arrested at 44 Boston St. on charges of felony daytime breaking and entering and possession of a burglarious instrument.

Proposed Zoning Overhaul Seeks to Implement SomerVision, Somerville by Design Goals

Mayor Joseph Curtatone and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) announce the formation of a Zoning Advisory Committee, a team of 20 individuals from a variety of backgrounds, which will advise the Mayor and Planning Staff as they seek to overhaul the Somerville Zoning Ordinance.  The team will serve as a sounding board as the City develops strategies to develop the new Somerville by Design Zoning Ordinance that will implement the goals of the SomerVision Comprehensive Plan. The new zoning will also implement the transit-oriented goals of the recent Station Area Planning series and address concerns addressed in last summer’s report submitted to the Board of Aldermen about the RA and RB zoning districts.

Well– I advise all Somerville poetry lovers to attend this event. I have been a featured reader in the Boston National Poetry Festival for 12 years, and always have had a great time–hosting, running the book table, and reading from my work.  Somerville poets like Harris Gardner ( Founder of the Festival), Afaa Michael Weaver, Kirk Etherton, Lucy Holstedt, and more will be reading at this three day event. Hope to see you there!  –Doug Holder