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| Early this morning (Wednesday 24th) from 6am to 9am at Buddy's Truck Stop on Lower Washington Street, Fox 25's own VB did the "Diner Wednesday" show. There were lots of local residents and certain local politicians on hand for a few hours. Although this is a popular place to have breakfast and has been for over 50 years, we bet the owners needed extra food on hand for the crowd.
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Shopping carts in the Mystic River. Not bodies, not vehicles, not even a missing Traffic and Parking desk – just shopping carts everywhere. It seems silly that this is even an issue, but it has been for years. Kids, homeless people and nitwits have been throwing them into the river for years and years, but it has to stop, and soon, otherwise "Assembly on the Mystic" will not be as attractive to potential condo buyers as the developers would like. |
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Andrew Firestone Hikers along the eastern bank of the Mystic River might be ogling more than they bargained for recently. Spurred by comments made at a recent Board of Alderman meeting by Alderman-at-Large Dennis Sullivan, The Somerville News discovered the presence of dozens of aluminum shopping carts littering the bottom of the river. Looking out over the Wellington Bridge may inspire some to remember the famous ending scenes of poignant film "Mystic River" which showcased the very location. Looking down, however, presents the eye with an altogether different sensation: submerged, for the entire length of the 200 yard bridge, are dozens, possibly as many as a hundred, shopping carts rusting in the river. The river is seemingly saturated in shopping carts, presenting a notable blemish to the area. Sullivan, who brought the situation to the attention of his fellow Aldermen, spoke about finding the source of the problem. Examining some of the carts, Sullivan noted that several of them came from a local Kohl's store, on the other side of the bridge in Medford. |
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By Joseph A. Curtatone (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.) By now, it's no secret that First Lady Michelle Obama recently asked me to participate in the national launch of her initiative to combat childhood obesity, entitled "Let's Move!" A few weeks ago, I had the great honor of speaking alongside the First Lady, my fellow Mayor from Hernando, Mississippi, Chip Johnson, and representatives of top health and non-profit organizations at the heart of this important issue. Certainly, Somerville is no stranger to the fight against childhood obesity, having spearheaded our own successful program in Shape Up Somerville, yet the First Lady's initiative sheds new light on the national epidemic, and provides additional support and guidance to local initiatives – both in Somerville and across the United States. |
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By Ashley Taylor Musicians, comedians, speakers, philanthropists and fans gathered Thursday at the Somerville Theatre to raise money, raise spirits and raise the roof. The Somerville Sings For Haiti benefit concert, sponsored by the City, the Somerville Chamber of Commerce,and Tufts University, collected a total of $5,548 for the Red Cross's earthquake relief efforts. Proceeds came from ticket "sales" (a minimum $30 donation was recommended for admission), a silent auction and several raffles. Somerville's Green and Yellow Cab Company made the largest single donation of $1,000. The City planned the fundraiser after a magnitude seven quake devastated Haiti's capital, Port-Au-Prince, on January 12. The Chamber of Commerce mobilized local businesses, including the event's host, the Somerville Theatre, to support the event. Member restaurants donated gift certificates, which sold at the concert for $20 each, and also provided food for the performers, according to Chamber President Stephen Mackey. Tufts University "provided a lot of volunteers, we had three student groups perform last night, and we did some publicity for the concert," according to Director of Community Relations Barbara Rubel. |
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By Ben Johnson The Somerville theatre scene has jumped on board with the vampire craze that is sweeping America today. Theatre@First, Somerville's largest community theatre organization, is performing "Dracula" this month as its annual winter production. The play, adapted by John Mattera from the original novel by Bram Stoker, is a faithful retelling of Stoker's famous vampire saga. Directed by Theatre@First veteran Michael Babish, "Dracula" pays due homage to the gothic origins of the Dracula myth. The play is littered with innocent characters that have no idea that vampires move and live amongst them. Most of the characters don't even know what a vampire is. "Dracula is a story of horror, corruption, infection, and fear," writes director Babish in his director's notes. "It is a story that inspires countless interpretations, from Nosferatu to Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Theatre@First's interpretation of "Dracula" takes much inspiration from its source material, Bram Stoker's novel. The production's costumes, designed by Cara Chiaramonte, resonate with the plays late 19th century and Anglican setting. The stage set is simple but effective, with beds and tables strewn about. Ominous, magically opening doors loom in the center of the stage, perfect for Dracula's dramatic entries. |
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By Cathleen Twardzik To more actively spread the word, as spring and the flooding of basements around Somerville approaches, residents are reminded that the Somerville Auxiliary Fire Department (SAFD) operates under the direction of the Somerville Fire Department. Members provide support services to the fire department and various agencies, including the Somerville Police Department and the Department of Public Works (DPW), according to Captain Jason Castle of the SAFD. He has volunteered there since May 2000. The delivery of auxiliary fire services requires volunteers who demonstrate sound judgment, physical and moral courage, fidelity and personal integrity, according to the City of Somerville's website. |
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(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.) One of the many things I love about my dear city of Somerville is the strength of the family unit. We have some great families in this city and they are constantly growing and getting stronger. |
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By William Tauro Six SFD engines responded to an alarm that sounded from 255 Somerville Avenue at 1:43pm today – the same location that houses SFD Engine Company 3. The call was based on smoke in one of the upper floors of the building, but was determined to be only a loose belt on a heating unit in the building. |
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