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Somerville Bagel Bards member and physician-humanist, Ian Halim, writes about how medicine relates to everything from ethics to botany, aiming to make science accessible to the widest possible audience. Ian earned his PhD in Greek and Latin literature and his MD at Columbia University in New York City and is now training at a hospital in Boston.

Arrests:
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Nicholas Evans, of Hyde Park, October 13, 9:24 a.m., arrested at Canal St. on warrant charges of receiving a stolen credit card, receiving stolen property under $1200, possession of a burglarious instrument, felony daytime breaking and entering of a vehicle or boat, trespassing, and attempt to commit a crime.

Alexis Rodriguez-Perez, October 14, 6:43 p.m., arrested at Somerville Ave. on a charge of larceny by check under $1200.

Paul Hollings has announced that he will be retiring next year from his position as Executive Director of Somerville Cambridge Elder Services (SCES).

In a letter announcing his pending retirement, Hollings wrote that “Our mission to support the right of elders to live in the setting of their choice has resonated deeply with me,” and “…To work with all of you, to offer alternatives to institutional care, has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my career.” 

Join the City of Somerville Planning team and fellow community members for a second workshop on imagining the future of the Brickbottom neighborhood. During this interactive workshop, participants can share their ideas and provide feedback on draft materials that came out of the first workshop held in April. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 27, at 6:00 p.m.

The City of Somerville Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is seeking public comment on Fiscal Year 2022 Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding applications for historic preservation and open space projects. This year, more than $1M is available to support projects in these categories. Feedback from residents will help inform the CPC’s award recommendations.  

Ensuring an equitable and prosperous recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is the city’s top priority. To do that, we need your help. Get involved today to help set the city’s priorities for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. To get the conversation started, please join us for a Virtual Forum on ARPA Funding on Wednesday, October 27, at 7:00 p.m.

By Jim Clark

Somerville Police officers were dispatched to the 1 Davis Square area last Friday on reports of a motor vehicle accident.

Upon arrival, the officers discovered two motor vehicles in the roadway at the intersection of College Ave. and Elm St.

One vehicle was facing the wrong direction and headed north bound on College Ave. This particular south bound portion of College Ave is a one way. The other vehicle was facing the correct direction on College Ave.