This week we have the work of Somerville poet/artist Bridget Galway.

Joyce Galway and best friend Steve Seley; both parents of Bridget Galway; spent many hours sharing their love for books. They were immersed in the bohemian lifestyle of the 50’s and 60’s. Stephen Seley was the author of the novel The Cradle Will Fall, published in 1945 by Harcourt and Brace, and Baxter Bernstein: A Hero of Sorts, published in 1949 by Charles Scribner’s and Sons. His last book, The End of Mercy, was published in 1969 in Amsterdam by Bosch, Utrecht.  He spent the remaining years of his life in Ibiza Spain.

Due to forecasts of rain on Wednesday, the Mayor’s Senior Picnic has been postponed until Friday, August 12.  The time will remain the same for the event – 11 a.m.– 2 p.m.

Arrests:
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Jose Junior, 32, of 9D Lowell St., Woburn, August 1, 4:43 p.m., arrested at 61 Prospect St. on charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

A juvenile, August 1, 5:00 p.m., arrested at 45 memorial Rd. on charges of forgery of a document, utter false instrument, credit card fraud under $250, credit card larceny, felony breaking and entering of a truck, and larceny over $250.

Cadets on obstacle course during the week.

On Friday, August 5, 2011 the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office proudly recognized the Arlington, Belmont, Medford and Somerville graduates of the 2011 Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Youth Public Safety Academy. The graduation was held at the Middlesex Training Academy at 793 Boston Road in Billerica, MA.

A real PAL to so many, Robert Conway knows how to make the best use of his spare time by lifting the spirits needy, homeless children of Somerville.

Somerville native Robert Conway is blowing bubbles. The white hair and a crinkling smile sets him apart from the toddlers gathered around him on the steps of a Somerville homeless shelter, but as Robert sends a new cascade of dewy, iridescent spheres into the crowd, it’s clear by the peals of laughter that his companions don’t seem to mind the age difference.

Talented up-and-comers Nicole Boucher and Brianna Buckley welcome you to ‘Winter Hill.’

By Michelle Cooper

Growing up is tough on everyone, especially for young women. Movies always seem to portray young men growing up in the city and in a working class environment. However, Melissa Bruno, a well-rounded writer and film artist, feels that there is not much material on growing up as a young female in this setting.

Residents able to submit service requests directly from their mobile phones
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Making the next leap in governmental customer service, the City of Somerville has launched a new 311 iPhone app that will allow residents to do everything from reporting potholes on their street to a missed trash pickup to an illegally parked car.

On The Silly Side by Jimmy Del Ponte

This article first ran in the April 9, 2008 edition of The Somerville News.

(The opinions and views expressed in the commentaries of The Somerville News belong solely to the authors of those commentaries and do not reflect the views or opinions of The Somerville News, its staff or publishers.)

Elvis had just gotten out of the Army. Chubby Checker was making The Twist famous and my family had just moved into our new house near Davis Square – the year was 1960 and a stamp cost 4 cents. A McDonald’s cheeseburger set you back 15 cents and you could buy a brand new Chevy for $2,529.00.

Hayes Morrison, Maria Carpenter to replace Transportation Director Michael Lambert and Library Director Nancy Milnor
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Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone announced this week that, following the recent departures of Transportation and Infrastructure Director Michael Lambert and Library Director Nancy Milnor, the City has extended offers to two new Directors in those departments, which were ultimately accepted.  Lambert, who recently accepted a position with the MBTA will be replaced by Hayes Morrison, while Milnor will be replaced by Maria Carpenter following her retirement this month.

The works of Rebecca Volynsky will be featured at Bloc 11 Café through September 9.

By Krysia Wazny

In its mission statement Bloc 11 Café states that it is “committed to serving high quality products while creating a dynamic, community-oriented atmosphere.” In fulfilling this goal, Bloc 11 has opened its doors to local groups, non-profits, and artists. This summer they have brought a new brand of art and recycling to Somerville through the work of Rebecca Volynsky.