Please join the Davis Station Project Team for an online public meeting to learn about the Davis Station Accessibility Improvements Project. Wednesday, November 16 at 6:00 p.m. for a virtual meeting. This project consists of making necessary improvements in order to make Davis station safer and more accessible. Improvements will include: New and replaced elevators, Improved wayfinding and signage, Lighting upgrades, Full station accessibility from both entrances. For additional event details, visit: http://ow.ly/W5RN50LpzaJ.

Pictured from L to R:  Brandon Wilson (Coordinator, Historic Events & Education), former Mayor Dorothy Kelly Gay, Lawrence Willwerth (key organizer), Barbara Mangum (Somerville Museum) and Mayor Emeritus Eugene C. Brune. ~ Photos by Mary Mangan

The event, enjoying unusually warm weather for the season, commemorated all of the soldiers who have sacrificed their lives from all American wars, but especially those associated with the Civil War who are noted on the Monument at the historic Milk Row Cemetery (1804). A poppy wreath was also laid for the Unknown British soldier buried on site from the American Revolution by a representative from the British consulate, Tom Nickalls. British Redcoat Eric Niehaus, and many additional members of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company were also in attendance.

The Somerville Homeless Coalition (SHC) reminds us that as the days grow colder we become more aware of the harsh and difficult living conditions that their clients experiencing homelessness face every day and night.

In recognition of National Hunger and Homelessness month, they encourage you to help them raise support and awareness for those in our community without a home.

Arrests:
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Gerard Divenuti, of Boston, November 8, 11:42 a.m., arrested on warrant charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, possession of ammunition without FID card, discharge of a firearm within 500 ft. of a building, carrying a firearm with ammunition, carrying a firearm without a license, and assault to murder.

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I had the chance to catch up Cynthia Bargar and communicate with her about her new collection of poetry, Sleeping in the Dead Girl’s Room. This is a challenging work about a challenging subject – mental illness. Having worked in the field of mental health for many years I have an acute interest in this book.

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Ryan writes: My name is Ryan Ammirata, I am from Robbinsville, New Jersey and I am 20 years old. I am currently majoring in Psychology at Endicott College where I wrote both these poems during English class. When I’m not doing school work I’m either playing sports, In the gym, or hanging with friends.

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Broadway Bus Lanes Forum at the Somerville Media Center Main Studio with Kat Powers (moderator), Mike Capuano (panelist), and Chris Dwan (panelist)