Get the crew together and head to Trum Field for Somerville Recreation‘s annual Family Fun Day. There’s something for everyone with an array of activities including face painting, games, a bouncy house, petting zoo, and more.

This event is free to all on Saturday, June 25, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.

By Jim Clark

Last Friday evening, Somerville Police control received a 9-1-1 call from a person reporting her mother’s vehicle was struck by another vehicle near Memorial Rd in Somerville.

The reporting party stated to the call-taker “This car just hit my mom’s car, and this man is drunk. He is drunk”. The reporting party told the call-taker the operator of the striking vehicle had left the scene and was walking into a building.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

This article was originally published in our April 18, 2012 edition of the newspaper.

I lived in Lenny and Louise Scott’s house on Pearson Ave. from 1956 to 1961. Ball Square was a short walk and we spent a lot of time there. As a matter of fact, former alderman and school committee member Lenny Scott gave me an 1882 silver dollar for my birthday one year. I went to Savel’s 5 and 10 and bought my mother an apron. My dad went down there shortly after that and got the silver dollar back (and gave him another one). I still have that coin. I also have many memories of those days long ago in Ball Square. To add to my own memories, I interviewed a very knowledgeable friend of mine with an excellent memory, who told me about Ball Square in the 1940’s and 50’s. She wishes to remain anonymous, but the interesting and historic information she gave me is here in this column for us to enjoy.

The Somerville Police are actively investigating a report of gun shots being fired at Derby St. and Wheatland St. At 5:16 p.m.M today, police received 911 calls for shots fired. Police discovered numerous shell casings and are investigating. Police say a white sedan was seen fleeing the scene. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to cal 617-625-1212.

By Michael McHugh

The City of Somerville and Street Plans, an urban planning and research-advocacy firm, are collaborating to design a bicycle network plan that would allow cyclists of any age or ability to safely ride to anywhere in the city.

This will be done by designating specific routes and corridors as bicycle infrastructure, connecting gaps that exist within the current bike network, and by creating a guide for further design improvements. With this project the city hopes to increase safety for road users and prioritize walking, biking, and transit access to reduce emissions from personal vehicles.

By Kyle Dante

The City Council intends to cut $400,000 from the Somerville Police Department (SPD) budget proposal for the 2023 fiscal year. $200,000 of that cut will be used for unarmed emergency personnel. The remaining $200,000 will go for other city demands, including housing and mental health needs, among others.

Somerville artist Iaritza Menjivar addressed the spectators gathered at the premiere of the new documentary “We Are Here Too.” — Photos by Emiliano Calvo

By Maeve Lawler

The documentary We Are Here Too premiered on Thursday, June 16. Spectators gathered at the Somerville Community Growing Center to learn about the stories of four women of color living in Somerville and their experiences as artists during the COVID-19 pandemic.

FY23 Budget meeting: Final vote and year-end transfers meeting takes place Thursday, June 23, 6:00 p.m. Public meeting of the Finance Committee. View agenda, video stream, and minutes at https://somervillecityma.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx

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By Mayor Emeritus Eugene C. Brune

There have been several conversations and written articles pertaining to consumption sites and their tentative locations. Certainly, this type of topic would bring out the good, the bad and ugly, during any discussions pertaining to a volatile issue.

During my six years as the Alderman in Ward Six, as well as my ten years as your mayor, many such issues took place. Halfway homes for alcohol rehabilitation, homeless shelters, drug programs, mental health group homes, etc.