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Peter Lesses writes: I pursued two degrees in music at Indiana University. Then after living in New Orleans in the 70s, I became interested in rare antiques. I came back and got a Mass. Dealer’s number in 2001 and am presently a jaded 85-year-old volunteer at the Somerville Museum. I wrote a booklet for them, The Somerville, Mass. Dairy Collection, and an article explaining it for Milk Route, the dairy periodical. Their editor forwarded it to The Somerville Times and was printed by them on May 12, 2021. Currently, I hold memberships in the Merrimac Valley Bottle Club in Chelmsford, the Civil War Roundtable of Lynn and the Waltham Stamp Club.

SHS Varsity Boys Hockey Senior Night was held Saturday, Feb 11. Somerville shut out Swampscott winning 4-0.  — Photos by Alex Fredette. For more photos of  the game visit alexfredette.smugmug.com

“During tonight’s regular meeting the School Committee will be deliberating on next steps in the Somerville Public Schools’ Superintendent Search process. As you know, last week we hosted three finalist candidates and conducted formal, public interviews as part of the final step in the search process. Unfortunately, just this morning Dr. Marisa Mendonsa decided that for personal reasons she is removing her name from our candidate pool. The School Committee will deliberate tonight and also on Wednesday, if needed, on our next steps.

June 25, 1930 – February 8, 2023

George Charles Galitis passed away on February 8, 2023, at 92, in his home state of Massachusetts. 

In his youth, George attended Northeastern University for his undergrad and proceeded to Tufts University, where he studied dentistry. He was the first in his family to go to college and part of the first generation of Greeks born and raised in Somerville.  Shortly after graduating from dental school, George proudly served his country as an Air Force dentist and Captain traveling to Japan and serving in the Air Force Reserve for many years. Upon returning from serving our country, George tended to the Somerville community for over 50 years at his own dental practice. He was incredibly proud of his service and business and prided himself on his work ethic and clinic. 

The City of Somerville seeks 20 community members to participate in a 75-minute online focus group about the historic Armory building at 191 Highland Ave. This focus group is one part of the ongoing Armory Master Plan process, which will guide the Armory’s future as a vibrant arts center for years to come. 

Somerville School Committee interviews Public Schools Superintendent Finalist Dr. Jannell D. Pearson-Campbell, February 6, 2023.

The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) has vaccinated more than 2,500 community members at its weekly COVID-19 vaccination clinics. The health and social services organization has partnered with Health Innovations, Inc and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) since June of 2021 to bring COVID-19 vaccines and reliable resources and information to the community.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

Back in the ‘60’s It was a rotund all gentleman who used to push a great big knife sharpening cart throughout the streets of the city. He was a friend of my grandfather, is from the old country and my grandpa would let him keep the pushcart in his backyard.