By Jim Clark

A Somerville patrol unit officer’s suspicions were aroused when he spotted a male running down the middle of McGrath Highway with his pants down at about 2:15 a.m. last Saturday.

The officer reportedly stopped the man and questioned him about the curious behavior. The man said that he was only jogging, but he looked nervous to the officer and seemed to look over his shoulder often, according to police.

- Photo by William Tauro

By William Tauro

You will now be seeing a new Wind Turbine in Everett as you prepare to enter Somerville by Sullivan Square.

By Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone

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I often brag about Somerville’s restaurant scene. In some of our city squares, a walk around the block is like taking a culinary trip around the world. Somerville has become known for its eclectic, authentic eateries. In fact, Somerville has a more than $120  million annual restaurant industry. All those small, local businesses add up to something big.

Susan “Cindy Brady” Olsen’s Fluff-y creations can be seen at Bloc 11.

By Cathleen Twardzik

The 6th annual What the Fluff? A Tribute to Union Square Invention is coming to Somerville. Specifically, Union Square Plaza in Somerville, where Prospect Street, Washington Street, and Somerville Avenue meet, will be utilized for the event.

On September 24, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., local artists, musicians, theatrical performers, inventors, and humorists will pay tribute to the creation of this great American foodstuff. A rain date of September 25 has been set.

– Photos by Harry Kane

The Squeezebox Slam tore Union Square a new eardrum last Saturday as delighted crowds were amused and amazed by a virtual plethora of accordion and concertina virtuosos who took to the air with their the unique musical stylings.

By Jim Clark

Loss prevention personnel at the Rite-Aid drug store at McGrath Highway reportedly spotted and detained a female shoplifter last week.

According to the their report to police, the woman placed several items from the store into her handbag and then attempted to leave without paying. It was then that store employees stopped the woman and asked her to come with them to the loss prevention office.

The Blueback Herring River Route development project progresses as scheduled.

By Harry Kane

Conceptual stages of planning remain ongoing for The Blueback Herring River Route.

The pathway connects Foss Park to the Blessing of the Bay Boathouse. The grant was written by Steve Winslow and is now overseen by Green Infrastructure Planner and Conservation Agent, Rachael F. Kelly.

Somerville Symphony Orkestar will bring their unique musical stylings to the Kurt Vonnegut tribute show at Precinct Bar on Thursday, September 22.

‘Everything Was Beautiful And Nothing Hurt’

By Jim Clark

The late, great writer Kurt Vonnegut Jr. was famously quoted as once saying, “A purpose of human life, no matter who is controlling it, is to love whoever is around to be loved.” This sentiment comes full circle as a well-rounded gathering of artists, poets, and musicians come together this week to pay tribute to and share their love of the iconic author.

– Photos by Jackie Rossetti

GLX lawsuit redux as delay announcement looms

By Andrew Firestone

Mayor Joseph Curtatone threw down the gauntlet last Tuesday, September 13, when he called upon the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to hold the Green Line Extension plan to deadline, and not accept a delay of the opening in 2020.