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Call for Entry: Somerville Toy Camera Fest

On July 3, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

The Somerville Toy Camera Festival seeks entries for its ninth annual celebration of toy and lo-fi photography.

Images of any subject matter, made with a “toy” camera – any low-tech camera with no or very limited exposure control, such as pinhole, Holga, Diana/Diana clones, Brownie, Ansco, disposable cameras – are eligible. The key criteria are plastic lenses and a lack of reliable exposure control. Straight Polaroid-type images, or images made with cell phones, digital cameras, or film cameras with full exposure control (such as the Lomo LC series), will not be considered.

Somerville’s Independence Day schedule

On July 2, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

City buildings will be closed Monday, July 4, for Independence Day.

Trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day.

No street sweeping on Monday.

Ways to stay cool this weekend

On July 2, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Things are heating up this holiday weekend. Here are ways you can stay cool:

– Seek out air-conditioning at a Somerville Public Library branch on Saturday

– Head to Dilboy Pool (110 Alewife Brook Parkway) this weekend, 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

– Many parks and playgrounds also have water play features or sprinklers. To find a splash pad in your neighborhood, visit https://bit.ly/3QTxxum.

For additional heat safety tips, visit somervillema.gov/keepcool.

Somerville celebrates Fourth of July

On July 1, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

~Photos by Bobbie Toner

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Arts Council hosted a Fourth of July fireworks celebration at Trum Field, Thursday, June 30. All ages came out to enjoy a night of festivities starting with DJ Philip Tan followed by Pressure Cooker and the “The Star-Spangled Banner” was sung by Britney Flores.

Obituary: Officer Randy R. Isaacs

On July 1, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Randy R. Isaacs, a US Army Veteran, Active Army reserve man, Somerville Police Officer, Somerville native passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2022 at the age of 41 while on the job protecting the city he loved.Randy is survived by his Mother Sharon Nagarsingh, Father Adrian Calixte, Grand Mother Iris Sanford brother to Nicole Neale, Weldon Tucker, and Kirby Calixte, and uncle to Nariyha Angline, Natalia Villefranche, Ta Lia Tucker, and Jayden Calixte. and Several other friends and family.

‘KAIT’ Review: An allegory for trans civil rights

On July 1, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Playwright Rebecca Petchenik at The Rockwell on Friday, June 24.

By Mina Rose Morales

KAIT, a play produced at The Rockwell, is an example of what the present looks like in the future while exploring trans rights, oppression, power, love, and sexuality themes faced by minority women. The play brilliantly shines a light on the conversations we will still face in the future if society continues to attack trans women and other minority women.

The drama played from June 23 to June 25 at The Rockwell, 255 Elm St. It will run again from July 14 to July 16 from 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

He was just sleeping

On June 30, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

By Jim Clark

Somerville Police officers were dispatched to a Highland Ave. location in the early morning of last Sunday on a report of a suspicious person.

Upon arrival, the officers were met by the reporting party who told them that a man was asleep in her vehicle which was parked in the driveway of her residence.

Somerville’s annual fireworks display tonight at Trum Field

On June 30, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville will host a Fourth of July fireworks celebration at Trum Field on Thursday, June 30 (rain date: Friday, July 1).

Festivities start at 6:30 p.m. with DJ Philip Tan playing pop, soul, funk, and other classic tunes, followed by Pressure Cooker at 7:45 p.m. Recent Somerville High School graduate Britney Flores will sing “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and fireworks will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m.

Gas pains

On June 30, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

A simple cruise in your car might put you in the poor house. It’s déjà vu, sort of.

The current rise in gas prices reminds me of the gas shortage of the 70s. Long lines at gas stations looking for fuel for my ‘72 Plymouth Duster. Gas stations were selling out. It was mayhem. I pay over $100 to fill up.

Greystar launches life science development at 74 Middlesex Ave.

On June 29, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

The 465,000 square-foot, purpose-built lab and office building, targeting LEED Platinum, WELL Platinum, WiredScore Platinum, and SmartScore certification, will contribute to the Assembly Square district’s emerging life sciences cluster. — Rendering by Binyan

Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC (“Greystar”), a global leader in the investment, development, and management of commercial properties and rental housing, throughout the world and locally in Greater Boston, formalized its entry into the life sciences sector with the start of vertical construction of 74 Middlesex Avenue (“74M”).

74M and future projects in planning will strengthen the emerging life sciences cluster forming in the bustling Assembly Square district, which already includes more than a million square feet of permitted projects, and are part of Greystar’s long-term growth strategy.