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Carl Sciortino, Representative of the 34th Middlesex District has taken a somewhat unorthodox approach to constituent relations. Rather than waiting for you to come to him, he's actually willing to sit down for a few hours at one of the local coffee shops, the Teele Square Café, and hear your concerns from across the table. It's said that the clearest demonstration of a healthy society is a politically active base of concerned citizens, and a government that is required to listen. It's very easy nowadays to discount all politics, even the most local, as being out of touch, especially with all of the recent rumblings on Beacon Hill of corruption and stagnation. But Carl cares, and that's why every month, he's going to be out there in his districts talking to the people he represents. This past Saturday, the 20th of March, Sciortino sat across the table from several residents who took him up on his offer to listen and brought their concerns to him. One thing was for certain: the duties and responsibilities of an elected legislator are vast indeed and Sciortino handled all questions and concerns with deft determination and commensurate compassion. "He loves office hours," said aide Kathleen Keating, "so he will be there until the very last person is done speaking." The afternoon began with a few local issues. One constituent was concerned about the parties going on in her neighborhood, and claimed that both Tufts and Somerville Police had been too lax, but also admitted that her grandson was among them, and she had been embarrassed to get him in trouble. Another resident was concerned about nurse staffing ratios, and asked about the progress of certain bills requiring appropriate maintenance. Sciortino informed him of the history of this issue, and said a vote might take place during this session.
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By William Tauro A huge crane stretches out over Dilboy Field's goal post where New England Patriots player Stephen Gotkowski is attempting to kick footballs a radio show host with ten point after attempts. The object is to hit the WAAF Radio's Spaz who will be suspended 100' over the Somerville football stadium field. He will be kicking footballs at "Spaz" who lost a bet while he is harnessed to a crane cable dangling with no way to escape high speeding footballs being kicked in his direction from seventeen yards away until contact is made. The broadcasted-live event took place from 6-10am on Friday by Boston's Bay State Rock WAAF 97.7 / 107.3 FM Radio station's "Spaz" from the Greg Hill "HillMan" Show. |
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By William Tauro
Somerville Police Department Honor Guard led by Police Chief Michael Cabral form a block long procession of blue uniformed police officers Thursday evening at Powder House Square on Broadway as they begin to march in line order into Doherty Funeral Home passing officer William Nolan's police cruiser #187 displaying the deceased officer's badge #133 on the front license plate. Hundreds of mourners including Somerville police as well as officers from other departments, elected officials,city workers, friends and relatives wait patiently for hours in line to bid farewell to a comrade and friend. Somerville Police Chief Michael Cabral is scheduled to deliver officer Nolan's eulogy at Friday's funeral services at Saint Clement's Church.
Veteran Somerville Police Officer William Nolan passed away this past Sunday.
William was a graduate of Saint Clement's High, served seven years in the United States Maine Corps, served the Somerville Police Department as a Police Officer twenty-plus years and was a life-long Somerville resident as well.
| By William Tauro An alleged drunk driver is arrested by Somerville Police after the vehicle that he was driving crashed into and oncoming taxi cab at the intersection of Washington and Franklin Streets. The incident occurred at 8:05pm on Thursday. No injuries were reported. |
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By William Tauro Hundreds of people gathered Thursday evening to attend the eighth annual "Brian Higgins Trivia!" This years sold out packed event was held at Cusens Gym located at Tufts University on College Avenue in Medford. The trivia portion of the event consisted of over 70 teams who discussed answers among themselves and competed against other teams in the areas of literature, entertainment, history,sports, music, commercial mascots and more. Each year Over 700 people compete in one of Somerville's most successful and enjoyable fund-raising event. The Brian Higgins Foundation knows that events like this are only successful because of the kindness of people like from the local communities who are so willing to help.
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Lauren C. Ostberg Less than 18% of Somerville households recycle. In an effort to improve that statistic, the City of Somerville will launch a single-stream recycling pilot program this summer. Single-stream recycling means that rather than separating paper and cardboard recyclables from the rest, residents can combine their recycling in a single bin. The City will supply closed-container rolling recycling bins, approximately the size of standard garbage cans, to facilitate this process. |
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| Our condolences to the Nolan family here in Somerville on the passing of Bill Nolan, a longtime Somerville Police officer and family man here in the 'Ville. Very sad passing and we send our sincerest sympathies to his family. Bill was a popular man and very well known here in Somerville – he will be missed. |
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Spring has sprung and the rains are here, for now. With the advent of Spring every year, comes the start of Little League season. After a cold Winter and in between rainstorms recently, that's an excellent breath of fresh air in the community pride we all know so well. In this tough economy, it is more imperative than ever to thank those who volunteer their time, effort and in many cases, money, to organizations such as the Little League for our children's future. In addition to thanking those people, if we come together a little closer, even those who don't have young children, and also pitch in – we can ensure that the kids have activities that promote teamwork, advancing themselves in sports and academics and create an air of camaraderie that playing sports instills in everyone who is involved. |
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Ashley Troutman Have you been trying to lose weight? Then join the rest of Somerville for the city's first fitness challenge. The "Mayor's Fitness Challenge" kicked off at noon this past Saturday with a health and wellness fair at the Somerville High School Gymnasium. "The Mayor's Fitness Challenge" will be an annual event. Paulette Renault-Caragianes from the Health Department said, "It will be held again this time next year." A DJ played background music at the fair while shoppers perused the indoor farmer's market. Local children played basketball and rode toy bikes, while residents took part in demonstrations of yoga, pilates and a Boot Camp class. A nurse was on site giving flu shots and flu mists for kids. A high-tech body fat analyzer that also tested Body Mass Index (BMI) was available, as well as free massages. |
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