The Somerville Traffic & Parking Department invites all interested residents to attend a community Open House on Wednesday, May 2 at 6 p.m. to discuss an innovative new program pilot, entitled “Head-Out Angled Parking.”

By William C. Shelton

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I’ve never written a book review. But a recent work on the fiscal crisis is so sensible, thoroughly researched and non ideological that its ideas are worth sharing.

Franziska Huhn on harp and Orlando Cela on flute, both of Ensemble 451, rehearse together. – Photo by Annegret Klaua

By Cathleen Twardzik

On April 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Arts at the Armory Café, Ensemble 451, an amazing group of musicians, will perform its inaugural concert.

By Jim Clark

Police were called to Sherman Café at 1 Union Square last Saturday on a report of an unwanted customer who was allegedly causing problems.

New Veterans’ Services Director Jay Weaver enjoys history and embraces the opportunity to be of service to the community’s veteran population.

By Harry Kane

Jay Weaver became the Director at Veterans’ Services on April 2.  As a Harvard man he studied American History. Weaver has always been fascinated with The American Revolution and World War II.

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Immediately following a call to Ward 7 Alderman Bob Trane, about a very uneven sidewalk causing residents to fall, he arrived on the scene to observe my concern, a wonderful same day response.

The St. Clement Anchormen improved to 3-4 with their victory over Notre Dame Academy last week.

Boys Baseball

The St. Clement Anchormen upped their overall record to 3-4 by beating Notre Dame Academy 4-3 on Friday, April 20, at Trum Field in Somerville.  Senior Luke Hartnett (Medford) started on the mound and gave up the three runs in the first inning and then settled in and left Notre Dame scoreless through five innings by striking out six batters. Junior Kevin Foley (Medford) relieved Harntett in the fifth inning with the bases loaded and one out. Foley pitched brilliantly, striking out the next two batters and not allowing any runs.

Groundwork Somerville has put down roots for its urban farm in downtown Somerville.

By Harry Kane

South Street Farm is Somerville’s first farm. It’s part of what will be a larger urban agriculture initiative in the city.  The farm is located at 100 South St. on the corner of Willow St.

Funding has been approved to continue improvements at Somerville Police headquarters.

By Harry Kane

The $282,000 requested for renovations of Police Headquarters has been allocated to the Department of Public Works after a special meeting with the Aldermen last Wednesday, April 18.

This Saturday, April 28, 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. join in on the annual Somerville Spring Clean-Up. For information and list of locations see the city’s website, http://www.somervillema.gov/.   East Somerville Main Streets is looking for a dedicated East Somervillevillian to be Team Captain. Recruit the biggest team and you can win $100 towards a meal at a local restaurant. Don’t have a team? No problem! Come on your own and join the fun. All participants get a free t-shirt, with an after party to follow at Casey’s from 12 to 1. For more information contact Abbie Dusseldorp at projectassistant@eastsomervillemainstreets.org.