Richard Ochberg has a sense of humor about all the snow the heavens have sent us.  Now in March, hopefully the end is in sight.

The City of Somerville is seeking local artists to design a new Somerville Spring Clean Up logo.  The new logo will be featured on the Spring Clean-Up t-shirts, city website and social media, and in local print media.  The city seeks an image that conveys the environment and civic clean-up in Somerville; but one that is not too “busy.”  The graphic can, but is not required to, include the words “Somerville Spring Clean-up,” and should reproduce well in newsprint. Use of color is strongly encouraged.

The clock tower and its base grounded. – Photo by William Tauro

By William Tauro

The clock tower and its gigantic base that once stood tall atop the rooftop of the Somerville District Courthouse located at 175 Fellsway in Somerville since it was built back in 1967, now sits beside the courthouse on its side lawn on the Middlesex Avenue.

Joao Correia, an 84 year old Somerville resident missing from the Magoun Square area since 10 a.m. Sunday has been found.  Mr. Correia suffers from Alzheimer’s Disease.

Mr. Correia, reported missing earlier today, has been found in Charlestown. He was unharmed and in good condition. No other details are available at this time.

On Tuesday, March 5, the Green Line Extension (GLX) Project will hold an Abutters Meeting for those directly affected by Phase 1 construction and any concerned citizens interested in the construction relating to the Harvard Street Railroad Bridge in Medford and the surrounding drainage reconstruction. It will be held in the St. Clement School cafeteria, 579 Boston Ave, Medford, MA at 7 p.m.

Mitch Krigest, one of the Council On Aging’s Social Work interns, lead last week’s Volunteer Open House. It was a great time for the community to learn about the myriad of opportunities at the COA for either volunteering with an older adult as a friendly visitor, or being a caller, or for working at one of the centers. Call Mitch at 617-625-6600 ext. 2300 if you are interested.

Team USA enjoyed a busy finals night with five American boxers advancing to championship night at the 2013 Independence Cup in Santiago, Dominican Republic.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

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I recently treated myself to a new pair of leather gloves. The new leather smell brought back strong memories of the first leather jacket I ever had. I was actually amazed and surprised that a simple pair of new gloves could uncork so many feelings.

By Jim Clark

A Cross St. resident phoned police in the early hours of Sunday morning this past week to complain that two reportedly drunken individuals had been pounding on his door, trying to gain entry to his home, according to reports.

By William C. Shelton

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If you had an urgent need to get to Denver, would you begin by sailing east? Probably not. Most of us don’t pursue important goals by heading in the opposite direction.