Volunteer Joelle Renstrom (left) helped Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) Dietitian Andrea Svartstrom (right) distribute fresh produce for homebound older adults in 2021. SCES is currently seeking volunteers for the 2022 distribution later this month.

Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is seeking volunteers to help deliver farm fresh produce to about 100 homebound older adults on Tuesday, July 26.

The produce is being delivered to the SCES offices through the USDA Farmers’ Market Nutrition program. Volunteers with reliable transportation are needed to help with the distribution, which starts at 11:30 a.m. and is expected to run 3 or 4 hours.

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By Ian Halim

Decades before Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary achieved the first known summit of Mount Everest, disused oxygen tanks began to litter its rarefied slopes. During a 1922 attempt, one intrepid duo tossed the empties down the mountain, recalling later how each canister would ring out, “like a church bell. There goes another 5 lbs. off our backs.”

Gracie’s in Union Square is but one of several top-quality ice cream shops dotted throughout the city.

By Molly Rains

It’s midsummer in Somerville, and with temperatures in the high 90s and humidity to match, there’s nothing better than a cone of ice cream to boost the spirits. We’ve got the scoop on local ice cream shops to satisfy your sweet tooth and keep you cool.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

This article first ran in the April 16, 2011 edition of The Somerville Times.

Long before there were lines to get into The Ball Square, they were lining up to get into a Davis Square eatery called Kay and Chips. Anyone who is over the age of 40 probably has a memory of this historical restaurant. It was opened every day of the year except Christmas and Thanksgiving, but the weekends were when things really started moving and shaking.

How to best implement the state’s Vote Act and whether deploying police officers at polling stations is advisable is a matter of discussion for the Somerville City Council.

By Mina Rose Morales

On Thursday 14, 2022, at roughly 7:00 p.m., Somerville City Councilors decided to implement the Votes Act for this year’s primary election on September 6, but will discuss the new law thoroughly in committee before incorporating it for the elections after September.

By Michael McHugh

Somerville’s 36th annual Artbeat festival took place last Saturday, with artists of all kinds sharing their work with countless attendees. The day included a combination of live performances, music spanning several genres, interactive activities, culturally significant food, community outreach organizations, and much more.

By Luda Tang

The regular Somerville city council meeting was called to order on July 14 by Ward One City Councilor Matthew McLaughlin, lasting three and a half hours. Nine City Councilors were present, and discussed different matters that influence residents’ daily lives.

The Somerville Armory was built in 1903 and has served many purposes for the community. Today, it houses many community events – including a monthly Red Cross blood drive.

By Molly Rains

On Wednesday, July 13, the American Red Cross blood drive returned to the Armory on Highland Avenue in Somerville. For the afternoon, the high-ceilinged performance hall transformed into a bustling donation center where Somerville residents rolled up their sleeves and provided critical donations to patients in need.

By Ryan DiLello

Somerville’s Public Health and Safety Committee gathered for a virtual meeting on Tuesday, July 11 at 6:00 p.m. The summary below captures the discussions around each item raised during the meeting.