130 Broadway as it looks today. - Photo by Ashley Taylor

By Ashley Taylor

A museum-quality custom archival framing company, PSG Framing, is moving from South Boston to Somerville and situating itself in the area of Broadway slated for remodeling through the East Broadway Streetscapes project.

The streetscapes project will renovate the street itself: sewers, sidewalks, and bike lanes.  Those changes, in turn, are expected to draw businesses and customers to what is expected to be a more pedestrian-friendly area. PSG Framing is one such business.

Mark Twain once said – back when 25+ million dollars was real money – the following: “Never put off till tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow.” Unfortunately, certain people and the institutions they represent can take this sentiment to extremes. After some 20 odd years of political wrangling and hand wringing the die is finally cast.
The Assembly Row District Improvement Financing (DIF) project passed by the Somerville Board of Aldermen last week sets into motion a number of initiatives that should bring the development to life at last. We seem to be fully committed now, and we are guardedly optimistic that the promises of economic growth, local jobs, and all the rest may finally become a reality.

By Cathleen Twardzik

At the 9th Somerville Center for Adult Learning Experiences (SCALE) walk-a-thon on May 12, the purpose of which is to raise awareness for adult literacy, as well as to collect donations for the student emergency and scholarship funds, SCALE students, staff and friends will walk the streets of Somerville, as well as the bike path.
Interestingly, the walk-a-thon will begin at 8 a.m. for early risers and will occur a second time at 5 p.m. for those individuals who prefer a late afternoon experience. Both walks begin at SCALE, at 167 Holland St., just outside of Davis Square.

It’s also going to be Boston Bike Week Soon: May 15-20.

By Sanjeev Selvarajah

The East, or more specifically, Japan, is not that distant when one reflects on something shared such as business practices and their connected resources. Can other nations, including the U.S., prevent a life-shattering mishap such as a nuclear power plant being put to sleep by a raging Mother Nature? How do you get the crowd at the stadium to agree on the team starting from scratch? A discussion took place at the B2Green Expo at Washington Street’s Holiday Inn. Options were offered to the curious members that joined the representatives and their organizations at the respective tables.

By Jim Clark

A Somerville Housing Investigator was called to the scene of a reported fight between two females at 35 Memorial Road last Wednesday.

The Investigator encountered a disheveled looking young woman who was visibly upset and holding her arm. She reportedly pointed out the 10 River Rd. building and stated “the tall black dude with the dreads pushed me and grabbed my arm, screaming at me.”

The MSTCA Freshman/Sophomore Large School Meet held this past Saturday at North Attleboro High School saw the SHS girls team struggling to score.

Despite the lack of scoring, the girls’ overall performance was steady and showed continued improvement. Gelynne Berger placed 2nd in the 200m with a time of 27.83. Melissa Baptista recorded her fastest time this year, clocking in at 76.71 in the 400m hurdles, while Rachel Berry’s 29’2″ in the Triple Jump marked her best jump of the season.

I am so impressed with the poetry of “Books of Hope” writer Yolandi Cruz that I decided to use yet another poem of hers. I hope you will “Linger” with this gem.

Arrests:
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Damien Didas, 34, of 15 Stickney Ave., May 3, 2:20 p.m., arrested at 281 Broadway on a charge of cocaine trafficking and a drug violation near a school.

Ignatius Immonje, 30,  May 4, 12:15 a.m., arrested at 91 Highland Ave. on warrant charges of unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle.

Brian Simeon, 18, of 34R North S., May 4, 6:18 a.m., arrested at home on warrant charges of felony nighttime breaking and entering and resisting arrest.

The Bagel Bards to read at the
Mass. Poetry Festival  May 14