The Somerville Times

DiDomenico to follow Galluccio in Somerville and Cambridge senate seat

On April 13, 2010, in Latest News, by The News Staff

By George P. Hassett

Sal DiDomenico is telling supporters he won today's special election
by a slim margin over Tim Flaherty, of Cambridge, for the state
senate vacated by jailed senator Anthony Galluccio. The seat's district
includes two precincts in Somerville and portions of Middlesex,
Suffolk and Essex counties. DiDomenico's margin of victory was
under 300.

DiDomeinco won Somerville with 48 percent, 212 votes.

MBTA Transit Police patrol Somerville

On April 13, 2010, in Latest News, by The News Staff

By William Tauro

~Photo by William Tauro

The MBTA Transit Police were seen today helping patrol Somerville as they pulled over a vehicle with invalid registration. The vehicle was towed.

The Transit Police have jurisdiction on all roads that allow access to MBTA public transportation vehicles.

Building evacuated on Innerbelt Road

On April 13, 2010, in Latest News, by The News Staff

~Photo by William Tauro

By William Tauro

The Somerville Fire Department responded early Tuesday morning to an alarm sounding at Coresite Corp, located at 70 Innerbelt Rd.

The building was evacuated while fire units searched the building. The source of the alarm was found to be a ruptured sprinkler head.

The alarm was reset and occupants were allowed to re-enter the building.

Somerville welcomes Del Ponte Square

On April 12, 2010, in Latest News, by The News Staff

Photo left to right, Marie (Del Ponte) Di Salvo , Gilda (Del Ponte) Cecchini, Gemma ( Del Ponte) Lavey, Olga (Del Ponte ) Beninati, and Claire (Hughes) Del Ponte.

By William Tauro

The City of Somerville welcomes "Del Ponte Square" to the Ville. The Square was dedicated Saturday to Somerville's own Jimmy Del Ponte's family for dedicated service in the armed forces. The ceremony took place at the intersection of Elmwood Street and Elmwood Terrace and it was dedicated to Guiseppe Del Ponte (Jim's grandfather) for his service during WW1, Ferdinando Del Ponte (Jim's dad) for his service during WW2 and for Joseph P Del Ponte (Jim's uncle) a former Somerville Fire Fighter for his service during the Korean War.

Harris will interview for girls basketball job

On April 12, 2010, in Latest News, by The News Staff

Brian Harris could be out as Somerville High School Girls' Basketball coach after leading the Highlanders to 260 wins, seven Greater Boston League titles and three trips to the Tsongas Arena during his 18-year tenure.

Harris denies ‚Äúbullying‚Äù players after last week's dismissal

By Mike Rubin

For 18 years, Brian Harris guided the Somerville High girls basketball team. Now the long time coach's future with the program is in doubt after his contract was not renewed by Athletic Director Nicole Viele.

Harris, who won 260 games for the Highlanders and seven Greater Boston League titles, received a letter from Viele last week declining to bring him back as coach. The letter accused Harris of inappropriate body language and a confrontational attitude toward players.

One injured in Somerville’s ‘Breakfast War’ restaurant dispute

On April 11, 2010, in Latest News, by The News Staff

~Photo by William Tauro

By George P. Hassett

The Breakfast War erupted in Ball Square Saturday afternoon, leaving one breakfast hot spot owner heading to the hospital and another claiming he was assaulted.

The fisticuffs are the latest chapter in a feud that dates back to 2007 and has caught the attention of television producers, the city's mayor and people looking for good french toast.

Somerville Open Studios happens May 1 and 2

On April 11, 2010, in Uncategorized, by The News Staff

Jeremy Ogunsky's pottery will be on view during Somerville Open Studios.

Francisco de la Barra is known for his innovation of painting with spices. ~Photos courtesy of Jeremy Ogunsky and Francisco de la Barra.

By Julia Fairclough

Jerry Ogunsky likes to create a home setting when showing his pottery so that people can visualize what his ceramic stoneware would look like in their own home. He decided to showcase his art by turning his home into a gallery, where visitors can select what they like from the kitchen table or a shelf.

Like 360 other artists throughout the city, Ogunsky is preparing for the big annual event: Somerville Open Studios (SOS), which runs May 1 and 2 from noon to 6 p.m. In its 12th year, SOS has grown and improved in numerous ways. But most important of all, is the sense of community.

"What better way to let my neighbors know what I like to do, to show them my pottery, and get to know other people in the community," said Ogunsky, who is a newbie to the event.

Ogunsky moved to Somerville two years ago. He has never participated in a Somerville artist event before and thinks that showing off his utilitarian pots will help him break into the artist community here.

SOS has a 60 percent turnover of artists each year, with the bulk being new artists, said SOS event coordinator Peter Belford.

This year's theme focuses on the perceptions, history, contradictions, and diversity of Somerville. Two long-time SOS venues at either end of town anchor the 101 studio sites-the Nave Gallery in Teele Square and the Brickbottom Gallery off Washington Street heading into East Somerville.

Teen Empowerment Peace Conference held in Somerville

On April 10, 2010, in Latest News, by The News Staff

By William Tauro

Over 800 students attended the fourth annual Teen Empowerment Peace 2010 Conference held at Somerville High School and hosted by the City of Somerville.

May brings deployment to Afghanistan for Major Marques

On April 10, 2010, in Latest News, by The News Staff

By Cathleen Twardzik

In June 2009, James Marques, who grew up in Somerville, was informed that he would be deployed to Afghanistan in 2010. Marques is part of the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion and was promoted to the rank of Major in the US Army Reserve in January 2010. He has been in the Guard Reserve, in several different units, for 27 years.